JEE Main 202325 JanuaryMorning Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2023
- Date
- 25 January
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
JEE Main 2023 · 25 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life
Which of the following statements is incorrect for antibiotics?
Which of the following statements is incorrect for antibiotics?
Options
- AAn antibiotic must be a product of metabolism.
- BAn antibiotic is a synthetic substance produced as a structural analogue of naturally occurring antibiotic.
- CAn antibiotic should promote the growth or survival of microorganisms.
- DAn antibiotic should be effective in low concentrations.
Correct answer
C. An antibiotic should promote the growth or survival of microorganisms.
Step-by-step solution
An antibiotic should not promote growth or survival of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae because antibiotics are chemicals that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and are used to treat bacterial infections. They are produced in nature by soil bacteria and fungi.