Which of the Following is a Synthetic Antimicrobial Drug

Question

Which of the following is a synthetic antimicrobial drug?
A)Penicillin G
B)Penicillin V
C)Cephalosporin
D)Quinolone

Accepted Answer

Quinolones are synthetic antimicrobial drugs that inhibit bacterial DNA synthesis. Penicillin G and Penicillin V are natural antimicrobial drugs derived from the fungus Penicillium. Cephalosporins are semi-synthetic antimicrobial drugs derived from cephalosporin C produced by the fungus Acremonium.