Question

What is the mode of action of chloramphenicol?

(a) Inhibits the cell membrane formation

(b) Inhibits the nucleic acid synthesis

(c) Damages cytoplasmic membrane

(d) Inhibits the cell wall synthesis

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The doubt is from Non-Food Applications topic in portion Fermenting Vegetables & Milk, Fermenting Sour Tonic Beverages, Non-Food Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Inhibits the nucleic acid synthesis

The explanation is: Chloramphenicol is an antibacterial antibiotic that inhibits the synthesis of the nucleic acids and the proteins. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills or inhibits the growth of a wide range of bacteria. It is obtained from Streptomyces venezuelae.