Q84 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following is not true about chloramphenicol?

  • Correct answer
    A
    It inhibits the growth of only grampositive bacteria.
  • B
    It is a broad spectrum antibiotic.
  • C
    It is not bactericidal.
  • D
    It is bacteriostatic.

Solution

Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic which can inhibit the growth of gram positive bacteria and gram negative bacteria.

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

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