Biology Illinois Edition (Glencoe Science)
Biology Illinois Edition (Glencoe Science)
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ISBN: 9780078759864
Author: Alton Biggs
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 37, Problem 8A
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Bacterial pneumonia and other infections of the respiratory tract, scarlet and eye, skin, rubber, tongue, and throat are treated by penicillin V potassium which also treats some infections caused by bacteria.

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The correct answer is option (D) penicillin.

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Option (D) penicillin. Penicillin is an antibiotic or a group of antibiotics derived from common moulds known as Penicillium moulds. It was discovered in 1928 during Second World War.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (A) anthrax. Anthrax is an infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It can occur in four forms: skin, lungs, intestinal, and injection. So, this is an incorrect answer.

Option (B) influenza. Influenza is commonly known as “the flu” that caused by an influenza virus. So, this is incorrect.

Option (C) gentamicin. Gentamicin is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections.

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