JEE Main 2022 — Chemistry In Everyday Life Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift
Question
How many of the following drugs is/are example(s) of broad spectrum antibiotics?
Ofloxacin, Penicillin G, Terpineol, Salvarsan.
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Ofloxacin is the only broad-spectrum antibiotic given in the question
Penicillin - is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic.
Salvarsan is mainly active against spirochete, a bacteria that causes syphilis
Terpineol is an antiseptic.
Penicillin - is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic.
Salvarsan is mainly active against spirochete, a bacteria that causes syphilis
Terpineol is an antiseptic.
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