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Which of the following statements are incorrect about penicillin ?A. An abtibacterial fungusB. Ampicillin is its synthetic modificationC. It has bacteriostatic effectD. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic |
Answer» Correct Answer - C::D Penicillin is a group of anibiotics derived From Penicillium fungi. Ampicillin and Amoxycillin are synthetic modifications of penicillin. Pencillin destroys bacteria by destroying the cell wall of the microorganism or kill the bacteria so. It has bacteriocidal effect. Penicillin as a class of antibiotics are generally narrow spectrum but when used in the combination with other antibiotics, it can make up a part of broad spectrum antibiotis. |
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