Streptomycin and related antibiotics bind to small subunits of ribosomes in prokaryotes and they:

  • A
    Inhibit protein synthesis
  • B
    Block the action of peptidyl transferase
  • C
    Cause misreading of the genetic codes
  • D
    Cause point mutation

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