Question
Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare
The term "antibiotic" was coined by : -
A
Edward Jenner
B
Louis Pasteur
C
Selman waksman
D
Alexander Fleming
Answer
Selman waksman
Explanation
Solution
The term ?antibiotics? was first time used by S.A. Waksman in 1945. Antibiotics are the substances which are produced by micro-organisms such as fungi or bacteria. These substances are harmful to the growth of other micro-organisms. e.g., Penicillin, streptomycin, chloramphenicol etc.