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Penicillin is:

A
a disinfectant
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an antibiotic
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C
an anti-toxin
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D
an antiseptic
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Solution

The correct option is B an antibiotic
Correct answer- c. an antibiotic.
Penicillin is an antibiotic or group of antibiotics. Obtained from different species of Penicillium (fungi). Nowadays, it is usually prepared synthetically.

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