You are working in a laboratory producing new antibiotics for human and veterinary use.
One compound with potential value inhibits the action of prokaryotic ribosomes. The
compound, however, was shown to inhibit the growth of animal cells in culture. What is
one possible explanation for its effect on animal cells?
Assignment 2
Applications
A research laboratory for a pharmaceutical company is studying environmental factors
that would inhibit the growth of Archaea. ,One question they have is, if adding of antibiotic
penicillin would be effective in controlling their growth? Explain, to the best of your
knowledge the probable results (what would occur) of an experiment in which penicillin is
added to a culture of Archaea?
Assignment 3
Critical Thinking
Most medically used antibiotics interfere with either peptidoglycan synthesis or ribosome
function. Why do you think the cytoplasmic (cell) membrane would be a POOR target for
antibacterial medications?
