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Which of the following is not an antibio...

Which of the following is not an antibiotic

A

Griseofulvin

B

Cephalosporin

C

Citric acid

D

Streptomycin

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C
Citric acid is organic acid used for the commercial and industrial production of lemon. It was produced by fermentation of a fungus i.e. Aspergillus niger.
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