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Which of the following is not an antibiotic?

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Penicillin
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Paracetamol
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Erythromycin
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Streptomycin
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Solution

The correct option is B Paracetamol
  • An antibiotic is a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
  • They are obtained from different microorganisms.
  • Penicillin, erythromycin and streptomycin are antibiotics obtained from fungi and bacteria.
  • Paracetamol is not an antibiotic. It is a drug recommended for the treatment of mild-to-moderate pain, headache and fever.

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