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MIC 121 MIC 121 Test compilation 4 Objective Question
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Question

The antibiotic penicillin is derived from which type of microorganism?
Options
A Algae
B Yeast
C Mold
Correct Answer
D Virus
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Penicillin is an antibiotic produced by fungi, specifically species of the Penicillium mold, such as Penicillium chrysogenum (formerly Penicillium notatum).

Hint

Recall the famous discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: MIC 121 Test compilation 4
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 341 of 984
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