Chemicals, Secreted by Soil Fungi, That Inhibit the Growth of Bacteria

Question

Chemicals, secreted by soil fungi, that inhibit the growth of bacteria are known as
A) antibodies.
B) aflatoxins.
C) hallucinogens.
D) antigens.
E) antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

Chemicals that inhibit the growth of bacteria are known as antibiotics. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances. Aflatoxins are toxic substances produced by certain fungi that can contaminate foods. Hallucinogens are psychoactive substances that alter perception and consciousness. Antigens are substances that can stimulate an immune response.