The antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit is:
A. Penicillin
B. Vancomycin
C. Tetracycline
D. Cephalosporin
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tetracycline binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit, blocking attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA, thus inhibiting protein synthesis. Penicillin and cephalosporins inhibit cell wall synthesis, vancomycin also inhibits cell wall synthesis. Aminoglycosides like streptomycin also target 30S. Protein synthesis inhibitors exploit the difference between bacterial and human ribosomes.

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