An Example of an Antibiotic That Binds to the 30S

Question

An example of an antibiotic that binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit would be
A) streptogramins.
B) macrolides.
C) beta-lactams.
D) fluoroquinolones.
E) aminoglycosides.

Accepted Answer

Aminoglycosides, such as streptomycin and gentamicin, bind to the 30S ribosomal subunit and interfere with protein synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death.