Which one of the following is a broad spectrum antibiotic?
-
Penicillin- G
-
Salicylamide
-
Benzyl penicillin
-
Auromycin
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Auromycin (chlortetracycline) is a tetracycline-class antibiotic effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it broad-spectrum. Penicillin G and Benzyl penicillin are narrow-spectrum, primarily effective against Gram-positive bacteria. Salicylamide is not an antibiotic but a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug derivative.