If a Bacterial Toxin Destroys Ribosomes, What Cellular Activity Will

Question

If a bacterial toxin destroys ribosomes, what cellular activity will be affected first?
A) Protein synthesis
B) DNA synthesis
C) Movement
D) Energy storage
E) Active transport

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes are the cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis. If a toxin destroys ribosomes, the cell's ability to synthesize proteins would be directly and immediately affected.