There is an antibiotic called streptomycin that doctors prescribe for infection. The antibiotic combines with the bacteria's ribosomes causing them to lose their function. Consequently, the cells die and the person gets better. In other words, the antibiotic destroys bacteria by
A) stopping photosynthesis.
B) preventing them from packaging materials.
C) stopping the production of ATP energy.
D) not allowing them to produce proteins.
E) stopping them from being able to move.

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Ribosomes function as the site of protein synthesis. The bacterial cells will consequently die as they are unable to produce necessary proteins.

There Is an Antibiotic Called Streptomycin That Doctors Prescribe for Infection