Which of the following is not an antibiotic?

Paracetamol

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Erythromycin

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Streptomycin

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Penicillin

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Solution

The correct option is A 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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