Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 95
Question: Antibiotics are mostly obtained from
[CPMT 1971, 77, 79; JIPMER 1987]
Options:
A) Bacteria (Actinomycetes)
B) Virus
C) Angiosperms
D) Fungi
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Antibiotics are compounds that are produced by an organism and inhibits the growth of another organism.
They are mostly obtained from bacteria.
They are used to fight bacterial infection. However, they are not useful in viral infection.
They act by either killing bacteria or preventing their reproduction. Thus, the correct answer is ‘Bacteria.’
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