Identify the incorrect statement with respect to antibiotics.

Arsphenamine is toxic to humans

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Ampicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic

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Pencillin is bacteriostatic antibiotic

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Sulphailamide has antibacterial properties

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Solution

The correct option is C Pencillin is bacteriostatic antibiotic
Pencillin is an antibacterial compound derived from pencillium. it has a bactericidal effect on microbes. Penicillin G has a narrow spectrum. Ampicillin and Amoxycillin are synthetic modifications of penicillins. These have broad spectrum.

Arsphenamine is an $- A S = A S -$ linkage compound that resists bacterial action and is also toxic to human beings.

Sulphanilamide is an active antibiotic compound formed in the body.

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