Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 69

Question: Chloramphenicol and erythromycin (broad spectrum antibiotics) are produced by [AFMC 1986]

Options:

A) Streptomyces

B) Nitrobacter

C) Rhizobium

D) Penicillium

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Chloramphenicol is obtained from Streptomyces venezuelae (Ehrlic et.

al, 1947) and erythromycin obtained from Streptomyces erythraeus (Clerk, 1953)