From where does most of the antibiotics are extracted?
A
Algae
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B
Fungi
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C
Bacteria
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D
Plants
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Solution
The correct option is C Bacteria Antibiotics are antibacterial components extracted from the bacteria. They are used in the treatment of bacterial infection. Apart from antibiotics, they are also used in the production of drugs, wine, cheese. Streptomycin, neomycin, chloramphenicol antibiotics are obtained from Streptomycetes bacteria.