NEET2020ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeActual
Which of the following is not true about chloramphenicol?
Options
- AIt inhibits the growth of only grampositive bacteria.
- BIt is a broad spectrum antibiotic.
- CIt is not bactericidal.
- DIt is bacteriostatic.
Correct answer
A. It inhibits the growth of only grampositive bacteria.
Step-by-step solution
Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic which can inhibit the growth of gram positive bacteria and gram negative bacteria.