alleryMedicines that kill or stop the growth of disease-causing microorganisms are called:
AVaccines
BAntiseptics
CAntibiotics
DAntibodies
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Antibiotics
Antibiotics are made from microorganisms (often fungi and bacteria) and are used against bacterial infections.
Examples include penicillin, streptomycin, tetracycline and erythromycin.
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