A compound is extracted from a microbial culture and is modified in the laboratory for use as an oral medication. This product would be a(n)

A) antibiotic.
B) analog.
C) semisynthetic antimicrobial.
D) synthetic antimicrobial.
E) probiotic.


C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: The History of Antimicrobial Agents
Learning Outcome: 10.2

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a. A. b. B. c. C. d. D. e. E.

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