Medicines are either man made (i.e., synthetic) or obtained from living organisms like plants, bacteria, animals, etc., and hence, the latter are called natural products. Sometimes, natural products are chemically altered by man to reduce toxicity or side effects. Write against each of the following whether they were initially obtained as a natural product or as a synthetic chemical.

Options

A. Penicillin
B. Sulphonamide
C. Vitamin-C
D. Growth hormone

Explanation

To answer the question regarding whether the medicines were initially obtained as a natural product or as a synthetic chemical, we will analyze each medicine listed:

1. **Penicillin**:
- **Origin**: Natural Product
- **Explanation**: Penicillin is an antibiotic that was derived from the mold Penicillium. It was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 and is used to treat bacterial infections.

2. **Sulphonamide**:
- **Origin**: Synthetic Chemical
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