. Which bacterial cell structure is a good drug target because of the low risk of damagingost cells?Incorrect Answer:3. CytoplasmCorrect Answer:O. RibosomesRationale:

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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. Which bacterial cell structure is a good drug target because of the low risk of damaging
ost cells?
Incorrect Answer:
3. Cytoplasm
Correct Answer:
O. Ribosomes
Rationale:

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Step 1: Introduce drug target

Drug target is special type of molecule in the body that is mainly protein, it is associated with a particular disease process. It can be addressed by a drug to produce a desired therapeutic effect.

Main four drug targets inside cell are receptors, ion channels, enzymes and carrier molecules. Most of the drugs are effective because they bind to particular target proteins.

Drug targeting is important because it is important in drug discovery and development. Without knowing the drug target specific drug would not work and it damage cells of host cell.