The scientist who first used the term 'antibiotic' was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who first used the term 'antibiotic' was:
A. Alexander Fleming
B. Selman Waksman
C. Gerhard Domagk
D. Paul Ehrlich
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Selman Waksman coined the term 'antibiotic' in 1942 to describe chemical compounds produced by microorganisms that inhibit or kill other microbes. Fleming discovered penicillin, Ehrlich developed the concept of chemotherapy, Domagk discovered sulfa drugs.

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