In lakhmir singh its mentioned that antibiotics cure the diseases cause by bacteria and fungi. And in meritnation revision notes its mentioned that antibiotics are obtained from bacteria and fungi. Which one is correct?
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Kindly refer the solution below to the asked query
Both the statements are correct.
Antibiotics are the chemicals produced by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. These microorganisms produce them in self defence to inhibit growth of other microorganisms.
These antibiotics are obtained from these microorganisms, purified and used to treat diseases caused by other bacteria and fungi.
For example, penicillin obtained from fungi is used to treat bacterial infections.
Hope this clears your doubt about the topic
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Kindly refer the solution below to the asked query
Both the statements are correct.
Antibiotics are the chemicals produced by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. These microorganisms produce them in self defence to inhibit growth of other microorganisms.
These antibiotics are obtained from these microorganisms, purified and used to treat diseases caused by other bacteria and fungi.
For example, penicillin obtained from fungi is used to treat bacterial infections.
Hope this clears your doubt about the topic
Regards