Usnic acid is an antibiotic obtained from ?

Fungi

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Bacteria

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Lichen

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Algae

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Solution

The correct option is C Lichen
Usnic acid is a yellowish crystalline compound which is present in many lichens and is used as an antibiotic. It was isolated by a German scientist W.Knop.
So, the correct option is 'Lichens'.

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