Which of the following statements is incorrect for antibiotics? (1) An antibiotic should promote the growth or survival of microorganisms. (2) An antibiotic is a synthetic substance produced as a structural analogue of naturally occurring antibiotic. (3) An antibiotic should be effective i

Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect for antibiotics? (1) An antibiotic should promote the growth or survival of microorganisms. (2) An antibiotic is a synthetic substance produced as a structural analogue of naturally occurring antibiotic. (3) An antibiotic should be effective in low concentrations. (4) An antibiotic must be a product of metabolism.

Accepted Answer

(1). An antibiotic is designed to inhibit or kill microorganisms rather than promote their growth or survival, making statement (1) incorrect.

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