Question

What was the role of biodiversity in discovering penicillin

Answer 1

Biodiversity refers to the presence of particular species of plants and animals in a specific habitat.

Explanation:

• 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.