How many of the following drugs is/are example(s) of broad spectrum antibiotic? Ofloxacin, Penicillin G , Terpineol, Salvarsan

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The range of bacteria or other microorganisms that are affected by a certain antibiotic is expressed as its spectrum of action. Antibiotics which kill or inhibit a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria are said to be broad spectrum antibiotics. Those effective mainly against Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria are narrow spectrum antibiotics. Salvarsan is an antibacterial drug. - As = As - linkage present in arsphenamine or Salvarsan Penicillin G is a narrow spectrum antibiotic Ofloxacin is an