The major class(es)of antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis is/are

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Aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, and macrolides all inhibit protein synthesis in different ways. Aminoglycosides bind to the 30S ribosomal subunit, causing mistranslation of mRNA and ultimately inhibiting protein synthesis. Tetracyclines bind to the A site on the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA and stopping protein synthesis. Macrolides bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing the elongation of the peptide chain during protein synthesis. Therefore, all three of these classes of antibiotics are considered inhibitors of protein synthesis.

The Major Class(es)of Antibiotics That Inhibit Protein Synthesis Is/are