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Antibiotics of fungal origin are
Antibiotics of fungal origin are
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The correct option is C Both A and B
The antibiotic is the chemical substance produced by bacteria and fungi that can kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. Penicillins and cephalosporins are produced by the fungi Penicillium and Cephalosporium. Most of the antibiotics are produced by Gram-positive Streptomyces and a few Gram-negative unicellular bacteria. Gentamycin is made from the bacteria, Micromonospora.Thus, the correct answer is option C.
The antibiotic is the chemical substance produced by bacteria and fungi that can kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. Penicillins and cephalosporins are produced by the fungi Penicillium and Cephalosporium. Most of the antibiotics are produced by Gram-positive Streptomyces and a few Gram-negative unicellular bacteria. Gentamycin is made from the bacteria, Micromonospora.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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