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Concept of Antibiotics Production from Microbes

Why are antib...

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Why are antibiotics not effective against 'common cold' and 'flu’?

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An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.

Antibiotics are not effective against 'common cold' and 'flu' as these are caused by viruses.

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