The term “antibiotic” was coined by

Alexander Fleming

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Edward Jenner

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Louis Pasteur

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Selman Waksman

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The correct option is D
Selman Waksman

It was coined by Selman Waksman. These are used as medicine that destroys the growth of bacteria.

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The term “antibiotic” was coined by

The correct option is D Selman Waksman It was coined by Selman Waksman. These are used as medicine that destroys the growth of bacteria.

The correct option is D
Selman Waksman

It was coined by Selman Waksman. These are used as medicine that destroys the growth of bacteria.