Q. Purified antibiotic penicillin of Penicillium notatum was discovered by
A) Alexander Fleming
B) Howard Floxy
C) Robert Hooke
D) Carolus Linnaeus
Explanation
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming from the fungus, Penicillium notatum. Penicillium is called green mould, which belongs to class-Ascomycetes. Today, penicillin is also obtained from P.chrysogenum.
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