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Assertion (A) Penicillin (G) is an antih...

Assertion (A) Penicillin (G) is an antihistamine.
Reason (R) Penicillin (G) is effective against gram positive as well as gram negative bacteria.

A

Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not explain assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both are correct and reason explains the assertion.

C

Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.

D

Assertion is correct statement reason is wrong statement.

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To analyze the given question, we need to evaluate both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that "Penicillin (G) is an antihistamine." - **Evaluation**: This statement is incorrect. Penicillin G is not an antihistamine; it is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. 2. **Understanding the Reason (R)**: - The reason states that "Penicillin (G) is effective against gram-positive as well as gram-negative bacteria." - **Evaluation**: This statement is also incorrect. Penicillin G is primarily effective against gram-positive bacteria. It is not effective against gram-negative bacteria due to the structural differences in their cell walls, which prevent penicillin from penetrating. 3. **Conclusion**: - Since both the assertion and the reason are incorrect, we conclude that the correct answer is that both the assertion and the reason are wrong statements. ### Final Answer: The correct option is: **Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.** ---
To analyze the given question, we need to evaluate both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that "Penicillin (G) is an antihistamine." - **Evaluation**: This statement is incorrect. Penicillin G is not an antihistamine; it is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. ...
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