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Which of the following secondary metabolites does not prevent the synthesis of its own?

(a) Chloramphenicol

(b) Puromycin

(c) Penicillin

(d) Streptomycin

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The origin of the question is Improvement of Industrial Microorganisms topic in division The Isolation, Preservation and Improvement of Industrial Microorganisms of Fermentation Technology

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The correct choice is (d) Streptomycin

Easy explanation: The secondary metabolites which prevent the synthesis of its own are chloramphenicol, aurodox, puromycin, penicillin, fungicidin, candihexin, etc.

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