Pharmaceuticals | MCQs

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Bacteria (e.g., Streptomyces) and Fungi (e.g., Penicillium) are commonly used to produce antibiotics.

These microorganisms naturally produce substances that kill or inhibit other microbes.

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Insulin production through modern biotechnology involves using genetically modified organisms to produce insulin for treating diabetes.

This method has revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, providing a reliable and abundant supply of insulin.

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The Pfizer vaccine requires two doses, ideally 21 days apart.

That being said, the vaccine has shown to have a high efficacy rate after a single dose, up to 85 percent , according to a 2021 study published in the Lancet.