Question

Which one thing is not true about antibiotics?

A. The term "antibiotic" was coined by Selman Waksman in 1942
B. First antibiotic was discovered by Alexander Flemming
C. Each antibiotic is effective only against one particular kind of germ  
D. Some persons can be allergic to a particular antibiotic
Answer :   Each antibiotic is effective only against one particular kind of germ

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Releted Question 1

Which of the following is put into Anaerobic sludge digester for further sewage treatment?

A. Floating debris
B. Effluents of primary treatment
C. Activated sludge
D. Primary sludge
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Releted Question 2

Match the following organisms with the products they produce:
a. Lactobacillus 1. Cheese
b. Saccharomyces cerevisiae 2. Curd
c. Aspergillus niger 3. Citric acid
d. Acetobacter aceti 4. Bread
5. Acetic acid

Select the correct option.

A. a-2, b-4, c-5, d-3
B. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-5
C. a-3, b-4, c-5, d-1
D. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-5
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Releted Question 3

Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol lowering agent?

A. Cyclosporin $$A$$
B. Statin
C. Streptokinase
D. Lipases
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Releted Question 4

Which of the following in sewage treatment removes suspended solids?

A. Secondary treatment
B. Primary treatment
C. Sludge treatment
D. Tertiary treatment
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