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Question
The antibiotic penicillin is produced from:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Penicillin is a natural antibiotic derived from certain species of Penicillium mold, specifically Penicillium chrysogenum. Its discovery was significant for antimicrobial therapy.
Hint
Recall the story of penicillin's discovery, involving a contaminated petri dish where bacterial growth was inhibited by a fungal contaminant.