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MIC 121 Role and Applications of Microorganisms Objective Question
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Penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, was discovered in 1928 from a mould. Which microorganism produces penicillin?
Options
A <i>Streptomyces aureofaciens</i>
B <i>Penicillium notatum</i>
Correct Answer
C <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>
D <i>Amycolatopsis orientalis</i>
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'Antibiotics & Vaccines' section on page 4, specifically the table, identifies Penicillium notatum (mold) as the source organism for Penicillin. The 'Did you know?' box also mentions its discovery from a mould.

Hint

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

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Role and Applications of Microorganisms
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 548 of 984
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