The anitibiotic used to cure tuberculosis is:

Penicillin

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Streptomycin

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Tetracycline

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Chloromycin

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Solution

The correct option is B Streptomycin
a) Penicillin is used treat infections like pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections.
b) The antibiotics used to cure tuberculosis is streptomycin.
c) Tetracycline is also used to cure bacterial infections in skin, intestines etc.
d) Chloromycin is also used to treat bacterial infections of skin and respiratory system.

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