Multiple choice

Streptomyces griseus is a Gram positive bacterium. Which of the following antibiotics is produced by Streptomyces griseus?

  1. Circulin

  2. Cycloheximide

  3. Cycloserine

  4. Erythromycin

  5. Piericidin

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cycloheximide refers to an antibiotic, produced by Streptomyces griseus, that inhibits the protein synthesis by inhibiting peptidyl transferase in eukaryotic systems.