Question
Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare
Streptomycin is obtained from
A
Streptomyces griseus
B
S. aureofaciens
C
S. venezuelae
D
S. ramosus
Answer
Streptomyces griseus
Explanation
Solution
Streptomycin is obtained from Streptomyces griseus. Auromycin (tetracyclin) is obtained from Streptomyces aureofaciens. Chloromycetin is obtained from Streptomyces venezuelae. Terramycin is obtained from Streptomyces ramosus.