Multiple choice

Match the entries in Column I (antibiotics) with that in Column II (their activity spectrum).

 
Column I
Column II
P. Actinomycin D 1. Antiprotozoal
Q. Amphotericin B 2. Antitumor
R. Rifamycin 3. Antituberculosis
S. Tinidazole 4. Antifungal

  1. P - 1; Q - 2; R - 3; S - 4

  2. P - 1; Q - 3; R - 2; S - 4

  3. P - 2; Q - 4; R - 3; S - 1

  4. P - 3; Q - 2; R - 4; S - 1

  5. P - 4; Q - 2; R - 1; S - 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer. Actinomycin D is a polypeptide antitumor antibiotic isolated from soil bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. Amphotericin B is an antifungal drug often used intravenously for systemic fungal infections. Rifamycin is typically used to treat mycobacterium infections, including tuberculosis and leprosy.  Tinidazole is an anti-parasitic drug used against protozoan infections.

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