What Was the First Substance Produced by Microorganisms to Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

What was the first substance produced by microorganisms to be used pharmaceutically?

• A) amoxicillin
• B) streptomycin
• C) tetracycline
• D) penicillin
• E) erythromycin

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Definitions:

Primary Bronchi

The two main branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs, providing a pathway for air to enter and exit the lungs.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which different gases are transferred in opposite directions across a specialized surface, such as in the lungs or leaves of plants.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place during breathing.

Secondary Bronchi

The branches of the main bronchus that lead into each lung, further subdividing into tertiary bronchi.