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The antibiotic penicillin is obtained from which of the following? |
| A. | synthetic process |
| B. | a bacterium |
| C. | fungus |
| D. | virus infected cells |
| Answer» C. fungus | |
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Explanation: Penicillins are a group of antibiotics used to treat a large range of bacterial infections. They are derived from Penicillium fungi and can be taken orally or via injection. Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming. |
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