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Question:

Which of the following antibiotics is not correctly matched with the source from which it is obtained?

Griseofulvin - Penicillium griseofulvum

Penicillin - Penicillium chrysogenum

Streptomycin - Bacillus griseus

Bacitracin - Bacillus licheniformis

Solution:

Streptomycin is obtained from Streptomyces griseus. It is found useful in the treatment of meningitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis and local infections.