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)