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Antibiotics, culturing microorganisms and monoclonal antibodies

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Question 21

Linezolid is an antibiotic that specifically binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit in bacteria, preventing the formation of the 70S initiation complex.

Explain why linezolid can be used to treat bacterial infections in humans without damaging human cells.

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Antibiotics, culturing microorganisms and monoclonal antibodies Questions

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