Multiple choice

Which of the following is effective against tuberculosis?

  1. Pencillin

  2. Chloromycetin

  3. Terramycin

  4. Streptomycin

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Streptomycin is an antibiotic effective against tuberculosis, discovered by Selman Waksman in 1943. Penicillin is not effective against TB. Chloromycetin (chloramphenicol) treats bacterial infections but not TB. Terramycin (oxytetracycline) is also ineffective against tuberculosis.