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  • Which of the following is an antifungal and an antibiotic?

    Question: Which of the following is an antifungal and an antibiotic?

    Options:

    Pimaricin
    Subtilin
    Nisin
    Zeatin

    ✅Explanation:
    Pimaricin is a unique substance that exhibits both antifungal and antibiotic properties.
    -Antifungal Activity: It's effective against a wide range of fungi, including yeasts and molds. This makes it useful in treating fungal infections in humans, animals, and plants.
    -Antibiotic Activity: Pimaricin also shows activity against some bacteria, particularly Gram-positive bacteria.

    📌 Other Options Explanations:
    -Subtilin: An antibiotic produced by bacteria.
    -Nisin: An antibiotic produced by bacteria, often used as a food preservative.
    -Zeatin: A plant hormone (cytokinin) that promotes cell division.

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