Multiple choice

Which of the following fungi is used in production of antibiotics Penicillin?

  1. S. cerevisae

  2. Neurospora crasa

  3. Penicillium

  4. Giberella fugikurni

  5. Penicillium camemberti
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Penicillium fungi are used in production of antibiotics Penicillin (PCN or pen). Penicillin antibiotics are very historically important as it was the first drug depicted for many severe diseases like syphilis.

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