Question

Which of the following is not an aminoglycoside antibiotic?
A.Streptomycin
B. Neomycin
C. Kanamycin
D. Cephalosporin

Answer 1

Which of the following is not an aminoglycoside antibiotic?
A.Streptomycin
B. Neomycin
C. Kanamycin
D. Cephalosporin

D. Cephalosporin

Cephalosporins mainly used in general practice are; cefaclor, cephalexin and ceftriaxone .

Answer 2

D. Cephalosporin is not an aminoglycoside antibiotic.

D. Cephalosporin:

Cephalosporins are a type of lactam antibiotic derived from the Acremonium fungus, which was previously known as "Cephalosporium."

Explanation for the wrong answer:

A. Streptomycin:

Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside derived from Streptomyces griseus that is water-soluble. Streptomycin sulfate is the brand name for this antibiotic.

B. Neomycin:

Aminoglycoside antibiotics, such as neomycin, are a type of antibiotic. It works by preventing bacteria from growing in the intestines.

C. Kanamycin:

Kanamycin, an aminoglycoside, works by preventing susceptible microorganisms from producing protein.

As a result, Cephalosporin is an antibiotic that is not an aminoglycoside.

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