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General Knowledge · Q174

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 174

Q174

Penicillin is widely used as

A.
an antiseptic
B.
an insecticide
C.
an antibiotic
Answer
D.
a disinfectant

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Penicillin is widely used as an antibiotic. Penicillins are a group of antibacterial drugs that attack a wide range of bacteria. They were the first drugs of this type that doctors used. The discovery and manufacture of penicillins have changed the face of medicine, as these drugs have saved millions of lives.