Chapter 12.3, Problem 13AYP

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The targets of several antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis.

Concept introduction:

Antimicrobial drugs differ in its mode of action, including inhibition of cell wall, inhibition of protein and nucleic acid synthesis, and inhibition of essential metabolite synthesis. Anantimicrobial drug compound should merely target the pathogenic microorganisms and do not cause any harm in the host system.