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Which one of the following is not true about antibiotics ?

A

First antibiotic was discovered by Alexander Fleming.

B

The term 'antibiotic' was coined by Selman Waksman in 1942.

C

Some persons can be allergic to a particular antibiotic.

D

Each antibiotic is effective only against one particular kind of germ.

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