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Question
Which of the following beneficial applications of fungi is associated with the discovery made by Fleming in 1928?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Penicillin, an antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 from the fungus Penicillium notatum. Bread production uses yeast, citric acid comes from Aspergillus niger, and cyclosporin A (for immunosuppression) is from another fungus but not discovered by Fleming.
Hint
This discovery revolutionized medicine.