Multiple choice

Antibiotics are mostly obtained from_______.

  1. Fungi

  2. Virus

  3. Bacteria

  4. Lower vertebrates

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

While fungi like Penicillium are famous for antibiotic production, the vast majority of clinically used antibiotics are derived from soil bacteria, particularly the Actinomycetes group (e.g., Streptomyces).