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Which one thing is not true about antibiotics?

1. The term “antibiotic” was coined by Selman Waksman in 1942
2. First antibiotic was discovered by Alexander Flemming
3. Each antibiotic is effective only against one particular kind of germ
4. Some persons can be allergic to a particular antibiotic

Correct answer: Each antibiotic is effective only against one particular kind of germ

Solution

The false statement is the one claiming each antibiotic works against only one particular germ. In reality, antibiotics can have a narrow or broad spectrum, so one drug may affect multiple related bacteria.

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