Which of the following statements about antibiotics is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about antibiotics is incorrect?

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Streptomycin is produced by Streptomyces. Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered. Erythromycin is obtained from fungi. Correct Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses.

Explanation

Erythromycin is produced by the bacterium Saccharopolyspora erythraea, not fungi.

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