Question

What is an antibiotic ? Give two examples

Answer 1

Antibiotic is a chemical substance that kill bacteria, secreted by microorganisms which can kill the pathogens. Examples, Penicillin and Streptomycin.

Answer 2

Explanation:

An antibiotic is defined as a medicine which helps in inhibiting the growth or actually destroys the growth of bacteria.

It is basically produced by one micro-organism so that it can inhibit the growth of another micro-organisms inside a body.

Antibiotics help in fighting against infections which occurred due to bacteria.

For example, penicillin, flucloxacillin and amoxicillin are all antibiotics.