What are antibiotics? Give five examples of bacteria producing antibiotics.

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Antibiotics are medicines produced from microorganisms that are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They fight infection by either killing the bacteria or by inhibiting their reproduction. Examples of bacteria producing antibiotics include Streptomyces griseus, Streptomyces aureofaciens, Streptomyces erythreus, Streptomyces mediterranei, Bacillus polymyxa.

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What are antibiotics ? Name any two examples.

Consider the given assertion and reason, choose the right option.

Assertion [A] : Antibiotics are produced by bacteria and fungi.

Reason [R] : Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.

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