Question

what is meant by antibiotics

Answer 1

Antibiotics is a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.

Answer 2

Microorganisms are used in production of antibiotics . Antibiotics are chemicals that inhibit the growth of the ( other ) harmful microorganisms by affecting their life processes .


For example , penicillin is an antibiotic obtained from a fungus , penicillium notatum . Streptomycin , tetracycline and erythromycin are some antibiotics obtained from fungi and bacteria .