Streptomycin is an antibiotic that interferes with the function of the 30S subunit of the prokaryotic ribosome.What is the consequence of treating a bacteria with streptomycin?
A)Impaired oxygen synthesis
B)Impaired protein synthesis
C)Impaired DNA synthesis
D)Impaired ATP synthesis

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Streptomycin interferes with the function of the 30S subunit of the prokaryotic ribosome, which is involved in protein synthesis. Therefore, treating a bacteria with streptomycin would impair protein synthesis.

Streptomycin Is an Antibiotic That Interferes with the Function of the 30S