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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Streptomycin is obtained from. A. Streptomyces griseus B. Streptomyces aureofaciens C. Streptomyces venezuelae D. Streptomyces rimosus.

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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4 Years ago
Dear student,
 
Streptomycin is the aminoglycoside antibiotic which is obtained from Streptomyces griseus, which is commonly found in soil and used to treat a number of bacterial diseases like tuberculosis in combination with other medicine. ... Streptomyces aureofaciens produce tetracycline antibiotics.
 
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