A new type of antibiotic was recently discovered in a fungus native to hawaii. the substance is a protein that binds specifically to bacterial ribosomes, blocking their function. why do you think this protein is toxic to bacteria?

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Nayeli Wong

25 December, 19:25

A new type of antibiotic was recently discovered in a fungus native to hawaii. the substance is a protein that binds specifically to bacterial ribosomes, blocking their function. why do you think this protein is toxic to bacteria?

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Sullivan Murphy · Answer 1

The new type of antibiotic was recently discovered in a fungus native to hawaii, the so called substance is the protein that binds to the bacterial ribosomes which blocks their function. The explanation as to why the protein is toxic to the bacteria is because it blocks the translation of the mRNAs that are important.