B.P.S.C. C.D.P.O. (Pre) 2018
Which one of the following is not an antibiotic?
aErythromycin
bOxytocin✓ Correct
cPenicillin
dTetracycline
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
Oxytocin is a hormone found in mammals. It is produced in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus and is secreted by the pituitary gland. It has a special role in bonding and social attachment ; therefore, it is also called the “love hormone”, whereas erythromycin and penicillin, etc. are examples of antibiotics.
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