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Penicillin is an ________.

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analgesic
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antibiotic
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antipyretic
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antiseptic
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Solution

The correct option is B antibiotic
Penicillin is an antibiotic. It is a group of antibiotics used to treat a large range of bacterial infections. They are derived from Penicillium fungi and can be taken orally or via injection.

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