Question

In a mixed culture of slow and fast growing bacteria, penicillin will,

• A. Kill the fast growing bacteria more than the slow growing
• B. Kill slow growing bacteria more than the fast growing
• C. Kill both the fast and slow growing bacteria equally
• D. Will not kill bacteria at all

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Kill both the fast and slow growing bacteria equally

Penicillin prevents formation of cell wall in bacteria.