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.


Answer: C

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