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MIC 121 Role and Applications of Microorganisms Objective Question
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Question

Penicillin, a pioneering antibiotic, was discovered from which source organism?
Options
A <i>Streptomyces griseus</i>
B <i>Penicillium notatum</i> (mold)
Correct Answer
C <i>Streptomyces aureofaciens</i>
D <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4, under the 'Antibiotic' table, clearly states that Penicillin is sourced from 'Penicillium notatum (mold)'. The 'Did you know?' box further reinforces this by mentioning it was discovered from a mould.

Hint

Check the table on page 4 specifically for the 'Source Organism' of Penicillin.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Role and Applications of Microorganisms
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 494 of 984
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