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An antibiotic with a broad spectrum...

An antibiotic with a broad spectrum

A

Kills the antibodies

B

Acts on a specific antigen

C

Acts on different antigens

D

Acts on both the antigens and antibodies

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The correct Answer is:
C
Broad spectrum antibiotics act on different antigens.
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