What Was the First Substance Produced by Microorganisms to Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

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

• A) penicillin
• B) streptokinase
• C) phenylalanine
• D) rennin
• E) erythromycin

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