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The image contains a whiteboard filled with notes related to antibacterial antibiotics and their mechanisms, including protein synthesis inhibitors and their classifications. The main focus seems to be on different types of antibiotics and their specific functions or characteristics.

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Protein synthesis inhibitors: macrolides, aminoglycosides, tetracycline.

The image depicts protein synthesis inhibitors, including macrolides, aminoglycosides, and tetracycline.

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The image depicts protein synthesis inhibitors, including macrolides, aminoglycosides, and tetracycline.

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Protein synthesis inhibitors block the bacterial ribosome, preventing protein formation necessary for bacteria to grow. Macrolides affect the 50S subunit, while aminoglycosides and tetracyclines target the 30S subunit.

Tips

Misidentifying antibiotic classes can lead to inappropriate treatment. Pay attention to the ribosomal subunit targeted.

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