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Which of the following statement is incorrect about antibiotics?

A

Coined by Waksman (1942)

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Produced by microorganisms

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C

Produce allergy in some persons

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D

Cure all diseases

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Solution

The correct option is D Cure all diseases
Antibiotic is a medicine which inhibits the growth of microbes. This term was coined by Selman Waksman. They are produced by many bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. Some of them increase the activity of mast cell resulting into allergy. They are specific for the disease.
So, the correct answer is 'Cure all diseases'

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