What was the role of biodiversity in discovering penicillin
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Biodiversity refers to the presence of particular species of plants and animals in a specific habitat.
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- Biodiversity is a source of natural medicines and herbal drugs that are in use for thousands of years.
- The chemical compounds derived from plants are used to make several pharmaceutical products.
- Penicillin is an antibiotic obtained from a fungus. It was discovered during world war II and saved the lives of many people.
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