Question

name the following a fungus used in the preparation of antibiotics​

Answer 1

Answer:

Antibiotics are the chemical substance produced by the micro-organisms like bacteria and fungi and used in the treatment and prevention of diseases which are caused by other bacteria and parasites. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

The common species of fungus used in the production of antibiotics are:

1. Penicillium notatum which is the source of Penicillin.

2. Cephalosporin acremonium which is the source of Cephalosporin.

the fungus penicillium chrysogenum was the first fungus to be used in antibiotics. The antibiotic penicillin was prepared by it.

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Answer 2

• the fungus penicillium chrysogenum was the first fungus to be used in antibiotics.

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