Question

Which of the following statement is not correct for antibiotics?

• A. Antibiotics are produced by micro-organisms.
• B. Antibiotics block the bio chemical pathway for cell wall synthesis.
• C. Some people are allergic to antibiotics.
• D. Antibiotics are capable of curing all the diseases.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Antibiotics are capable of curing all the diseases.

• Antibiotics are chemicals extracted from microorganisms to kill some other microorganisms. These chemicals are used to kill or stop the growth of the disease-causing bacteria.
• Streptomycin, tetracycline and erythromycin are some of the commonly known antibiotics which are made from fungi and bacteria.
• Some antibiotics prevent the synthesis of the cell walls of certain bacteria and so kill them. Just like any other medicine, some people are allergic to certain antibiotics.