Monday 30 January 2012

Ribosome

What is a ribosome (ri-bo-some)?

What does a ribosome look like?

How is the structure of ribosome determined?

What is the technology used for determining ribosome structure?

What is x-ray crystallography?

What is an x-ray crystallography machine?

Why is the structure of ribosome important?

How is ribosome activity important in biological processes?

What things (factors) affect ribosome activity?

Do antibiotics affect ribosome activity? How? Explain.

What are some examples of antibiotics that DO affect ribosome activity?

How is controlling ribosome activity important in medicine?

Can tuberculosis (TB) be controlled by drugs that affect ribosomal activity?

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