Why might the difference in ribosome size between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells be significant for antibiotic targeting?

• A. Antibiotics can target the larger eukaryotic ribosomes without affecting prokaryotic cells.
• B. Antibiotics can target the smaller prokaryotic ribosomes without affecting eukaryotic cells.
• C. Both ribosome types are equally affected by antibiotics.
• D. Ribosome size does not affect antibiotic targeting.

Answer: (B)