Question

The term “antibiotic” was coined by

• A. Alexander fleming
• B. Edward Jenner
• C. Louis Pasteur
• D. Selman waksman

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Selman waksman

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Selman Waksman coined the term “antibiotic”, in order to describe the substances that were produced naturally by the microbes that possess antimicrobial activity.
2. Examples of antibiotics are tetracycline, penicillin, and gentamicin.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Alexander Fleming is a microbiologist who first discovered antibiotics and named them ‘Penicillin’.

Option B:

1. Edward Jenner discovered the idea of a vaccine by inoculating cowpox lesions to defend against smallpox.

Option C:

1. Louis Pasteur, a microbiologist, is well known for the process of pasteurization.

Final answer: The term “antibiotic” was coined by Selman Waksman.