What are antibiotics? Name any two examples.

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An antibiotic is a medicine that inhibits the growth of microorganisms and destroys it. It was first invented by Alexander Fleming, they fight against harmful diseases and infections. They include a range of powerful drugs. examples - Penicillin, Kanamycin.

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