Question

Identify antibiotic drug amongst the following:
(a) Codeine
(b) Equanil
(c) Penicillin
(d) Valium​

Answer 1

The antibiotic drug among the given option is :

$\boxed{ \bold{Penicillin}}$

• Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming from the fungus Penicillium Notatum.

• It was one of the first discovered antibiotics.

• Since then, a number of chemical modifications has been applied to penicillin to make it more effective (for example: increased anti-bacterial spectrum).

• Penicillin is used in Syphilis, RTI (respiratory tract infections), Throat Infections, Meningitis, etc.

• It acts by prevention of bacterial cell wall formation by inhibiting the cross-links between the peptidoglycan chains.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Correct answer is option (c)$\large{ \green{ \bf \: penicillin \: }}$