Which of the following is an antibiotic produced by a bacterium? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an antibiotic produced by a bacterium?
A. Griseofulvin
B. Cephalosporin
C. Streptomycin
D. Penicillin
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Streptomycin is an antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces griseus. Penicillin and cephalosporins are from fungi (Penicillium and Cephalosporium). Griseofulvin is a fungal antibiotic. Streptomycin is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside, effective against gram-negative bacteria and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit.

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In snapdragon (Antirrhinum), a cross between red and white flowers produces pink flowers. This is an example of:
A. Epistasis
B. Incomplete dominance
C. Codominance
D. Complete dominance

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Incomplete dominance occurs when the phenotype of the heterozygote is an intermediate blend of the two homozygous phenotypes. In snapdragons, a cross between a homozygous red (RR) and homozygous white (rr) flower produces heterozygous pink (Rr) flowers. Neither allele is completely dominant over the other, resulting in a blended phenotype.

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A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Consider statements about animal husbandry: 1. Apiculture is the rearing of honeybees. 2. Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms. 3. Pisciculture is the rearing of poultry. Which are correct?
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Correct Answer: Option A


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