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The Antibiotic Penicillin is Obtained from (1) Bacteria (2) Fungus (3) Virus (4) Protozoan

The antibiotic penicillin is obtained from which organism? Learn about Penicillium fungus for CBSE Class 12 and NEET Chemistry and Biology.

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Answer: option (2) fungus

Explanation: Antibiotics affect and destroy the fungal metabolic processes, eventually killing the fungus. Penicillium notatum or P. chrysogenum (fungus) is used in the production of the antibiotic penicillin.

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