Chemistry in Everyday Life_JEE-Main_25-1-23{S1} - Competishun

JEE MAIN 2023

25-01-23 S1

Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect for antibiotics?

Select the correct option:

An antibiotic must be a product of metabolism.

An antibiotic is a synthetic substance produced as a structural analogue of naturally occurring antibiotic.

An antibiotic should promote the growth or survival of microorganisms.

An antibiotic should be effective in low concentrations.

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Solution

An antibiotic should not promote growth or survival of microorganisms. Antibiotics should inhibit growth of microbes.

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JEE Main

Chemistry

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