Streptomyces A. resemble fungi in their pattern of growth. B. produce a number of antibiotics. C. produce a characteristic blue green pigment. D. form endospores. E. resemble fungi in their pattern of growth AND produce a number of antibiotics.

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Marianna Watkins

14 October, 22:22

Streptomyces A. resemble fungi in their pattern of growth. B. produce a number of antibiotics. C. produce a characteristic blue green pigment. D. form endospores. E. resemble fungi in their pattern of growth AND produce a number of antibiotics.

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Denisse Whitaker · Answer 1

Option E, resemble fungi in their pattern of growth AND produce a number of antibiotics.

Explanation:

Streptomyces are form of bacteria's whose growth pattern resembles with fungi as they have the same filamentous form as that of a fungi. A Streptomyces can form layer of hyphae that can further differentiate to form spores. Spore formation is also a characteristics of fungi.

Almost all important antibiotics used in any medical institute are derived from Streptomyces bacteria. They produce secondary metabolites that are capable of inhibiting the rival microbes.

Hence, option E is correct.