The Tetracyclines Interfere With

Question

The tetracyclines interfere with
A) protein synthesis.
B) cell wall synthesis.
C) cell membrane component synthesis.
D) nucleic acid synthesis.
E) folic acid synthesis.

Accepted Answer

The tetracyclines inhibit protein synthesis by binding to the bacterial ribosome, causing premature release of the incomplete peptide chains. This prevents the bacteria from synthesizing essential proteins needed for survival and reproduction, leading to bacterial death.