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Question
The antibiotic penicillin is derived from:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming and is produced by various species of Penicillium mold, a type of fungus.
Hint
Think about Alexander Fleming's discovery and the type of microorganism that inhibited bacterial growth on his petri dish.