Question

Ancient Egyptians had the practice of applying mouldy bread to infected wounds
(a) Which kind of microbe was probably present in it?
(b) What is the kind of product produced by it?​

Answer 1

The Egyptians used mouldy bread on infected wounds and cuts in order to heal them. The mouldy bread is full of bacteria and fungi, which worked as an antibiotic and killed the species that resulted in the infection. Antibiotics are kind of antimicrobial components active against the bacteria and is most essential kind of antibacterial agent for defending against bacterial infections.  

Thus, the Egyptians were familiar with antibiotics and used mouldy bread. However, with the discovery of Penicillin in 1928 by Alexander Fleming put an end to the application of such uses, and since then Penicillin is used an effective antibiotic.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Egyptians used mouldy bread on infected wounds and cuts in order to heal them. The mouldy bread is full of bacteria and fungi, which worked as an antibiotic and killed the species that resulted in the infection. Antibiotics are kind of antimicrobial components active against the bacteria and is most essential kind of antibacterial agent for defending against bacterial infections. Thus, the Egyptians were familiar with antibiotics and used mouldy bread. However, with the discovery of Penicillin in 1928 by Alexander Fleming put an end to the application of such uses, and since then Penicillin is used an effective antibiotic.