STANDARDBotany-Microbes in Human Welfare
STANDARD Botany Antibiotics MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
Sir Alexander Fleming extracted penicillin from
A
Penicillium citrinum
B
Penicillium notatum
C
Penicillium chrysogenum
D
Bacillus brevis
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin from the mould Penicillium notatum, which was effective against staphylococci bacteria.
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