Question

Penicillin is a drug that can

• A. interfere in the biological pathway of bacteria
• B. an antibiotic that can kill bacteria
• C. interfere in the biological pathways of virus
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

an antibiotic that can kill bacteria

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option

Penicillin is an antibiotic that was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 and is used as an effective medicine against many bacterial infections.

Explanation of incorrect options

Option A:

Penicillin does not interfere in biological pathway of bacteria instead they inhibit the synthesis of bacterial cell wall.

Option C:

Penicillin is not effective against viruses.

Final answer: Penicillin is an antibiotic that can kill bacteria.