Q68 / 180 · AIIMS 2014 · Chemistry

Which is a bactericidal antibiotic?

Correct answer
A
Penicillin
B
Erythromycin
C
Tetracycline
D
Chloramphenicol

Solution

Penicillin is a bactericidal whereas erythromycin, tetracycline and chloramphenicol are bacteriostatic antibiotics.

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

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