Streptomyces griseus gives which of the following antibiotic?
A
Chloramphenicol
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B
Streptomycin
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C
Tetracycline
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D
Penicillin
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Solution
The correct option is B Streptomycin Streptomyces griseus is a rod-shaped, spore-forming bacterium commonly found in soil. It helps to naturally decompose organic matter. It is a streptomycin producer and can also sometimes be found in deep sea sediment.