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Are all diffusible pigments antibiotic in action?
No, not all diffusible pigments are antibiotic in action. Some diffusible pigments may have antibiotic properties, but others may not. The antibiotic properties of a diffusible pigment would depend on its specific chemical composition and interactions with other organisms.
What plant is used to make antibiotic?
Penicillin, a common antibiotic, is derived from the Penicillium mold. This mold produces a compound called penicillin, which has powerful antibacterial properties and is used to treat a variety of infections. The process of extracting and purifying penicillin from the mold is how the antibiotic is made.
What is the natural antibiotic secreted by epithelial cells of the respiratory mucosa?
The natural antibiotic secreted by epithelial cells of the respiratory mucosa is called defensins. Defensins are small, cationic peptides that have antimicrobial properties and help protect the respiratory tract from infections.
What is the source of the antibiotic penicilin?
Penicillin is derived from the Penicillium fungi, specifically Penicillium chrysogenum. Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic properties of penicillin in 1928.
What are some properties of deuterium?
Deuterium, also known as heavy hydrogen, exhibits three separate properties: Physical properties, quantum properties and nuclear properties (the deuteron).
