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MIC 121 MIC 121 Test compilation 2 Objective Question
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The antibiotic penicillin is from
Options
A Mold
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B Bacterium
C Algae
D Yeast
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming from the mold Penicillium notatum (now often referred to as Penicillium chrysogenum). It is one of the most widely used antibiotics.

Hint

Recall the historical discovery of penicillin and the type of organism it was isolated from.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: MIC 121 Test compilation 2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 299 of 984
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