Q: 138 (SSC/NA)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,4,7,4,4,1,2
keywords:
{'antibiotic ampicillin': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'synthetic drug': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'bacterium': [4, 2, 6, 5], 'plant extract': [1, 0, 0, 0]}
The correct answer is option 2. Ampicillin is obtained from a bacterium. Antibiotics are substances that can inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria. Ampicillin, specifically, is a type of penicillin antibiotic that is derived from a bacterium known as Penicillium chrysogenum. This bacterium produces a compound called penicillin, which can be modified through chemical processes to create ampicillin. Ampicillin is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections and is commonly used in medical settings. It is important to note that while options 1 and 4 mention synthetic drugs, and option 3 mentions a plant extract, these descriptions do not apply to ampicillin.