Question

Which is not correct about antibiotics?

• A. Fleming discovered the first commercial antibiotic
• B. Waksman coined the term antibiotic in $1942$
• C. Allergy may develop against an antibiotic
• D. An antibiotic is effective against one specific pathogen

Answer 1

The correct option is D An antibiotic is effective against one specific pathogen

An antibiotic is an antibacterial substance that is used in the treatment of bacterial infection. Waksman coined the term antibiotic in 1942. He used this term to describe antibacterials derived from other living organisms. Alexander Fleming discovered the first commercial antibiotic penicillin in 1982. Antibiotic is effective against different bacteria. Sometimes, the allergy may develop against an antibiotic. Symptoms include rash, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.

Thus, the correct answer is 'An antibiotic is effective against one specific pathogen.'