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Question

Which of the antibiotics is not produced by one of the Monera (Streptomyces)?

A
Erythromycin
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B
Penicillin
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Streptomycin
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D
Terramycin
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Solution

The correct option is B Penicillin
Erythromycin

Erythromycin is produced by Saccharopolyspora erythraea (formerlyStreptomyceserythraeus).

Penicillin

Penicillin is produced by Penicilliumnotatum.

Streptomycin

Streptomycin is produced by Streptomycesgriseus.

Terramycin

Terramycin is produced by Streptomycesrimosus


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