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From which of the following species an antibiotic is generally not obtained?(a) Lichens(b) Fungi(c) Actinomycetes(d) ArchaebacteriaThis question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I'd like to ask this question from Microbes in Industrial Products-2 in division Microbes in Human Welfare of Biology – Class 12

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The correct choice is (d) Archaebacteria

Best explanation: Antibiotics are GENERALLY obtained from lichens, fungi, eubacteria and ACTINOMYCETES. Over 7000 antibiotics are known. Every year some 300 NEW antibiotics are DISCOVERED using hypersensitive microorganisms.



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