Actinomycin D inhibits DNA-dependent RNA synthesis. This antibiotic is added to a bacterial culture in which a specific protein is being monitored. Compared to a control culture, into which no antibiotic is added, translation of the protein declines over a period of 20 minutes, until no further protein is made. Explain these result

Actinomycin D inhibits DNA-dependent RNA synthesis. This antibiotic is added to a bacterial culture in which a specific protein is being monitored. Compared to a control culture, into which no antibiotic is added, translation of the protein declines over a period of 20 minutes, until no further protein is made. Explain these result

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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Chapter16: Adult And Pediatric Dosages Based On Body Surface Area

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