An antibiotic, which is active against fungi is

Neomycin

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Terramycin

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Polyenes

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Streptomycin

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Solution

The correct option is C Polyenes
Antibiotics are antimicrobial substances produced by microorganisms. They are used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Examples of antibiotics include Neomycin, terramycin, Streptmomycin. Polyenes are antifungal antibiotics produced by bacterium Streptomyces species which are used to treat fungal infections. They act by changing the fungal cell membrane by complexing with sterols.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Polyenes.'

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