Question
Chemistry Question on Chemistry in Everyday Life
Bactericidal antibiotics among the following is
A
Ofloxacin
B
Erythromycin
C
Tetracycline
D
Chloramphenicol
Answer
Ofloxacin
Explanation
Solution
Bactericidal antibiotics kill bacteria directly, the suffix 'cidal' means kill, like in the words homicide or suicide. Thus, ofloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotics.