In Bacteria,the Antibiotic Tetracycline Blocks the Site Where TRNA Molecules

question 51

Multiple Choice

In bacteria,the antibiotic tetracycline blocks the site where tRNA molecules enter the ribosome.The MOST likely reason that bacteria die from treatment with tetracycline is because the antibiotic

• A) inhibits the cell from producing the mRNA.
• B) causes the tRNA molecules to randomly arrange into proteins that do not function.
• C) causes tRNA rather than mRNA to be made into proteins.
• D) prevents the bacteria from assembling essential proteins.

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Definitions:

Ventricular Tachycardia

A heart rhythm disorder characterized by a fast heart rate that originates from the ventricles, potentially leading to serious cardiac issues.

SA Node Block

A condition where the electrical impulses generated by the sinoatrial (SA) node are partially or completely blocked before they reach the atria, affecting heart rhythm.

Atrial Tachycardia

Atrial Tachycardia is a type of heart rhythm abnormality that originates from the atria and results in a faster than normal heart rate.

Cardiac Arrhythmia

An irregular heartbeat that can be too fast, too slow, or erratic, disrupting the heart's normal rhythm.