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Which of the following antibiotics is not correctly matched with the source from which it is obtained ?

A

`{:("Antibiotic","Source"),("Penicillin","Penicillium chrysogenum"):}`

B

`{:("Antibiotic","Source"),("Bacitracin","Bacillus licheniformis"):}`

C

`{:("Antibiotic","Source"),("Griseofulvin","Penicillium griseofulvum"):}`

D

`{:("Antibiotic","Source"),("Streptomycin","Bacillus griseus"):}`

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The correct Answer is:
D

Streptomycin is obtained from Streptomyces griseus. It is found useful in meningitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis and local infections.
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