Question

multiple choice question
you have an antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis in many bacteria. what might the effect of this antibiotic be on mitochondria?
o it will likely inhibit dna transcription in mitochondria.
o it cannot inhibit protein synthesis in mitochondria.
o it is very likely that it will also inhibit protein synthesis in mitochondria.

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Explanation:

Mitochondria have their own ribosomes and protein - synthesis machinery similar to bacteria due to the endosymbiotic theory. An antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria is likely to affect the protein - synthesis process in mitochondria as well.

Answer:

It is very likely that it will also inhibit protein synthesis in mitochondria.