Identify the microbial source for antibiotic streptomycin.

Streptomyces griseus

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Streptomyces venezuelae

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Penicillium chrysogenum

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Solution

The correct option is A Streptomyces griseus
Antibiotic streptomycin is prepared from Streptomyces griseus.
Antibiotic chloramphenicol is prepared from Streptomyces venezuelae.
Antibiotic penicillin is prepared from Penicillium chrysogenum.
Staphylococcus aureus is a small non motile round bacteria which is the most common cause of infections after injury or surgery. It is transmitted through air droplets and causes skin infections and lung infections.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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