Multiple choice

The antibiotic penicillin is obtained from

  1. Penicillium camemberti

  2. Penicillium bilaiae

  3. Penicillium chrysogenum

  4. Penicillium candidum

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Penicillium chrysogenum is common in damp or water damaged buildings. It is the source of several β-lactam antibiotics. The most important antibiotic penicillin is obtained from it.