Green mould is the common name for

Aspergillus niger

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Penicillium notatum

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Saccharomyces octosporus

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Albugo candida

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The correct option is B Penicillium notatum
Penicillium notatum is known as green mould. In England, the first penicillin had been produced by growing the Penicillium notatum mold in small containers by Alexander Fleming.
Penicillium is a genus of ascomycetous fungi of major importance in the natural environment as well as food and drug production.

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