Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect for antibiotics?

• A. An antibiotic must be a product of metabolism.
• B. An antibiotic should be effective in low concentrations.
• C. An antibiotic is a synthetic substance produced as a structural analogue of naturally occurring antibiotic.
• D. An antibiotic should promote the growth or survival of microorganisms.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

An antibiotic should not promote growth or survival of microorganisms. Antibiotics should inhibit growth of microbes.