Q154 / 160 · JIPMER 2009 · Zoology

Streptomycin is obtained from

  • Correct answer
    A
    Streptomyces griseus
  • B
    S. aureofaciens
  • C
    S. venezuelae
  • D
    S. ramosus

Solution

Streptomycin is obtained from Streptomyces griseus. Auromycin (tetracyclin) is obtained from Streptomyces aureofaciens. Chloromycetin is obtained from Streptomyces venezuelae. Terramycin is obtained from Streptomyces ramosus.

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

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