The Discovery of Antibiotics and Other Important Chemicals Led to the Field

Question

The discovery of antibiotics and other important chemicals led to the field of
A) industrial microbiology.
B) agricultural microbiology.
C) marine microbiology.
D) aquatic microbiology.

Accepted Answer

The discovery of antibiotics and other important chemicals revolutionized the field of industrial microbiology, which focuses on the use of microorganisms and their products for industrial purposes such as the production of pharmaceuticals, enzymes, and chemicals.