What is an antibiotic? Give two examples.
(N/A) An antibiotic is a chemical substance produced by microorganisms (such as bacteria or fungi) that can inhibit the growth of or kill other pathogenic microorganisms,particularly bacteria.
Examples of antibiotics include $Penicillin$ and $Streptomycin$.
Examples of antibiotics include $Penicillin$ and $Streptomycin$.
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