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MIC 121 microbiology roles in different fields. Objective Question
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The first antibiotic, penicillin, was derived from which specific microorganism?
Options
A Streptomyces
B Lactobacillus
C Penicillium
Correct Answer
D Bifidobacterium
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 states, 'Antibiotic production: penicillin, the first antibiotic, was derived from the mold Penicillium.'

Hint

The name of the antibiotic is a strong clue to its origin.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: microbiology roles in different fields.
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 374 of 984
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