Medicines are either man-made (i.e.,synthetic) or obtained from living organisms like plants,bacteria,animals,etc.,and hence,the latter are called natural products. Sometimes,natural products are chemically altered by man to reduce toxicity or side effects. Write against each of the following whether they were initially obtained as a natural product or as a synthetic chemical: $(a)$ Penicillin $(b)$ Sulphonamide $(c)$ Vitamin-$C$ $(d)$ Growth hormone.

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(A) Penicillin: Obtained from fungi ($Penicillium$ species),hence it is a natural product.
$(b)$ Sulphonamide: It is a synthetic chemical antimicrobial agent.
$(c)$ Vitamin-$C$: It is a natural product obtained from various fruits and vegetables (e.g.,citrus fruits).
$(d)$ Growth hormone: It is a natural product produced by the pituitary gland in the body.

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