Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 3

Question 3 - 25 January - Shift 1

Which of the following statements is incorrect for antibiotics?

(1) An antibiotic must be a product of metabolism.

(2) An antibiotic is a synthetic substance produced as a structural analogue of naturally occurring antibiotic.

(3) An antibiotic should promote the growth or survival of microorganisms.

(4) An antibiotic should be effective in low concentrations.

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Answer: (3)

Solution:

Formula: Therapeutic Actions Of Different Classes Of Drugs

An antibiotic should not promote growth or survival of microorganisms. Antibiotics should inhibit growth of microbes.