Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

All ______ act by inhibiting the protein synthesis of bacteria by directly combining with ribosomes.

  1. aminoglycosides

  2. floroquinolone

  3. quinolones

  4. cephalosporin

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Explanation

Aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin or streptomycin) exert their bactericidal effect by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, thereby inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

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