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Biology Biological Classification Introduction and Kingdom–Monera Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

Antibiotics are mostly obtained from :-

A
Bacteria
B
Viruses
C
Fungi
D
Angiosperm

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While both Bacteria and Fungi are primary natural sources of antibiotics, the vast majority of clinically used antibiotics today—approximately two-thirds—are derived from bacteria, specifically the genus Streptomyces and other Actinomycetes.

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