10 Questions
Which of the following antibiotics inhibits the 50S ribosomal subunit and prevents the transpeptidation reaction during protein synthesis?
Chloramphenicol
Which antibiotic class binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit and causes misreading of the mRNA template?
Aminoglycosides
Which of the following antibiotics inhibits the 70S bacterial ribosome by preventing the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA to the acceptor site?
Macrolides
Which antibiotic class binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit and prevents the binding of aminoacyl-tRNA to the acceptor site?
Tetracyclines
Which of the following antibiotics is known to cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity due to its ability to bind to the 30S ribosomal subunit?
Aminoglycosides
Which antibiotic class is known to cause bone and tooth discoloration, especially in children, due to its chelation of calcium ions?
Tetracyclines
Which of the following antibiotics is known to cause aplastic anemia and gray baby syndrome in neonates due to its inability to be metabolized and excreted efficiently?
Chloramphenicol
Which antibiotic class is known to bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit and cause the dissociation of peptidyl-tRNA from the ribosome?
Macrolides
Which antibiotic class is known to inhibit protein synthesis by preventing the binding of aminoacyl-tRNA to the A site on the ribosome?
Tetracyclines
Which of the following antibiotics is known to cause gastrointestinal side effects due to its ability to disrupt the normal gut microbiome?
Macrolides
Test your knowledge on antibiotics that act on specific ribosomal units and their mechanisms of action. Learn about Aminoglycoside, Tetracycline, Chloramphenicol, Macroides, and Lincosemide. Explore how these antibiotics disrupt various functions of the 30s and 50s ribosomal subunits.
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