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MIC 121 MIC 121 Test compilation 6 Objective Question

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The antibiotic penicillin is derived from
Options
A Yeast
B Mold
Correct Answer
C Virus
D Bacterium
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming, who observed its production by the Penicillium mold (a type of fungus).

Hint

Consider the natural source from which penicillin was first isolated.

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