If a toxin, such as a bacterial toxin, destroys ribosomes, what cellular activity will be affected first ?

Protein synthesis

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Solution

The correct option is B Protein synthesis
The ribosomes are the cellular organelles which are involved in the translation of the mRNA to form protein. The ribosomes are in free state or attached to the surface of endoplasmic reticulum and involved in the production of proteins, enzymes and hormones. The bacterial toxins which destroy the ribosome will affect the protein synthesis.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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