Q22 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2020 (23 Sep Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which anong the following is a bactericidal antibiotic?

Correct answer
A
Penicillin
B
Erythromycin
C
Tetracycline
D
Chloramphenicol

Solution

Ofloxacin, Penicillin, Aminoglycosides are bactericidal antibiotics. They kill bacteria. Tetracycline, Chloramphenicol and Erythromycin are bacteriostatic antibiotics. They inhibit growth of bacteria.

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

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