Considering that all cells synthesize proteins, how is it possible to selectively target prokaryotic protein synthesis with antibacterials?
Multiple choice question.
A. Unlike prokaryotic cells that lack membrane transporters, eukaryotic cells have transporters that actively remove the antibacterial drugs.
Reason: Although some cells can actively transport some antimicrobials, recall that prokaryotic cells, just like eukaryotic ones, do have membrane transporters.
B. The structure of the prokaryotic 70S ribosome is sufficiently different from the eukaryotic 80S ribosome.
C. Unlike in prokaryotic cells, protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells takes place in the nucleus, where it is protected from the drugs.
Reason: Recall that protein synthesis takes place in the cytoplasm in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
D. Antibacterials are unable to cross the plasma membrane of eukaryotic cells.
Reason: Recall that some of