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Are antibiotics secondary metabolites?

Are antibiotics secondary metabolites? Correct Answer True

The example of secondary metabolites is antibiotics. These are intricate chemical constituents that are produced by microorganisms and act against other microorganisms. The capacity of the microorganism to produce further antibiotics can endure for extensive time.

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