Antibiotics can be produced by various microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Penicillin (Option A) is produced by fungi (Penicillium). Chloramphenicol (Option B) is produced by Streptomyces venezuelae (a bacterium). Bacitracin (Option C) is produced by Bacillus subtilis (a bacterium).
The following antibiotic is produced by bacteria :
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2023 · Topic: Diseases and Treatment (Principles of Disease Treatment: Pharmacology (Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals))
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