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Which of the following is not true?...

Which of the following is not true?

A

Ampicillin is not a natural antibiotic

B

Vancomycin is a broad spectrum antibiotic

C

Erythromycin is a bacteriostatic antibiotic

D

Prontosil is not converted into sulphanilamide in the body

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To determine which statement is not true among the given options, we will analyze each option one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Option 1: "Amphicilin is not a natural antibiotic."** - Amphicilin is indeed a synthetic antibiotic, which means it is man-made and not derived from natural sources. - **Conclusion:** This statement is true. 2. **Analyze Option 2: "Benchomycin is a broad spectrum antibiotic."** - Benchomycin is known to be effective against a wide range of bacteria, thus classifying it as a broad-spectrum antibiotic. - **Conclusion:** This statement is also true. 3. **Analyze Option 3: "Erythromycin is a bacteriostatic antibiotic."** - Erythromycin works by inhibiting bacterial growth rather than killing bacteria outright, which is characteristic of bacteriostatic antibiotics. - **Conclusion:** This statement is true. 4. **Analyze Option 4: "Plantosil is not converted into Sulfanilamide in the body."** - Plantosil is a prodrug that is converted into Sulfanilamide in the body. Therefore, the statement that it is not converted is incorrect. - **Conclusion:** This statement is false. ### Final Answer: The statement that is not true is **Option 4: "Plantosil is not converted into Sulfanilamide in the body."**

To determine which statement is not true among the given options, we will analyze each option one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Option 1: "Amphicilin is not a natural antibiotic."** - Amphicilin is indeed a synthetic antibiotic, which means it is man-made and not derived from natural sources. - **Conclusion:** This statement is true. ...
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