What Was the First Substance Produced by Microorganisms to Be

question 43

Multiple Choice

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

• A) penicillin
• B) streptokinase
• C) taxol
• D) human insulin
• E) interferons

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Definitions:

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Epinephrine

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Norepinephrine

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