The Antimicrobials Produced by Some Molds and Bacteria are Generally

Question

The antimicrobials produced by some molds and bacteria are generally called
A)insecticides.
B)biocides.
C)antiseptics.
D)antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

The term "antibiotics" specifically refers to antimicrobial substances produced by molds and bacteria that can inhibit or kill other bacteria. Insecticides are specifically designed to kill insects, biocides can refer to a variety of substances that can kill living organisms (including microbes), and antiseptics are used to prevent infection in living tissue but are not necessarily produced by molds or bacteria.