Question

    Who discovered the antibiotic streptomycin, used to

    treat TB?
    A Joseph Lagrange Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Selman Waksman Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Linda Buck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D James Croll Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Selman Waksman, a noted biochemist and microbiologist, discovered streptomycin. This antibiotic was the first effective treatment for tuberculosis, significantly impacting public health.

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