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Chemistry in Everyday Life — Chemistry STD 12 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life2 Marks
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What are tetracydines? Mention its function and uses.
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Answer

  1. Tetracyclines inhibit the bacterial protein synthesis via interaction with the 30 S subunit of the bacterial ribosome. eg., doxycycline, minocycline.
  2. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, infections of the respiratory tract, cholera.

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