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Colistin is obtained from ?

A
Bacteria
B
Fungi
C
Actinmycetes
D
Herbs
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Bacteria Amongst the given options no drugs is obtained from fungus. Antibiotics are obtained from - 1. Fungi - Penicilllin, Cephalosporin, Griseofulvin. 2.Bacteria - Polymyxin B, Colistin, Bacitracin, Tyrothricin, aztreonam. 3. Actinomycetes - Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Chloramphenicol, macrolides, Polyenes.
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