Q164 / 180 · AIIMS 2018 (27 May) · Zoology

Chloromycetin is obtained from

  • Correct answer
    A
    Streptomyces venezuelae
  • B
    Streptomyces rimosus
  • C
    Bacillus subtilis
  • D
    Clostridium botulinum.

Solution

Chloromycetin or chloramphenicol is obtained from Streptomyces venezuelae and $S$. lavendulae. Maximum number of antibiotics are produced by mycelial bacteria known as actinomycetes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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