Biology - Microbes in Human Welfare Question with Solution | TestHub
Match Column I containing names of antibiotics with Column II containing their microbial sources.
| Column I (Names of antibiotics) | Column II (Microbial source) |
|---|---|
| (A) Chloromycetin | (I) Penicillium griseofulrus |
| (B) Erythromycin | (II) Streptomyces aurifaciems |
| (C) Griseofulvin | (III) Streptomyces venezuelae |
| (D) Terramycin | (IV) Streptomyces erythreus |
Choose the correct option
Options:
Answer:
Solution:
Chloromycetin (also known as chloramphenicol) is an antibiotic isolated from the soil bacteriumStreptomyces venezuelae. Thus, A matches with III.
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic produced by the actinomyceteStreptomyces erythreus. Thus, B matches with IV.
Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication derived from the fungusPenicillium griseofulvum. Thus, C matches with I.
Terramycin belongs to the tetracycline group of antibiotics. While typically associated withStreptomyces rimosus, in the context of the given options, it is matched withStreptomyces aureofaciens(which produces the closely related chlortetracycline). Thus, D matches with II.
The correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.
Answer: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
