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What are antibiotics...............................................?

RAM , 9 Years ago

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SAI SARDAR

Antibiotics: Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by micro-organism (bacteria,
fungi and mould) which prevent the growth or kill other micro-organisms.

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Umakant biswal

@ ram
An antibiotic is given for the treatment of an infection caused by bacteria. Antibiotics target microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites. However, they are not effective against viruses. If you have an infection it is important to know whether it is caused by bacteria or a virus.
Penicillin was the first antibiotic, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1929,
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Krish

Antibiotics are chemical substances which are produced by micro organisms that kill or inhabit other micro organisms Alexander Fleming made the first antibiotic (penicillin)Antibiotics can be further classified in toGram positive andGram negative☺☺

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