In 1928, a scientist discovered the first effective antibiotic. The scientist and antibiotic are ___.

Alexander Fleming - Streptomycin

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Alexander Fleming - penicillin

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Selman Waksman - Penicillin

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Selman Waksman - Streptomycin

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The correct option is B Alexander Fleming - penicillin
Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered the antibiotic penicillin in the year 1928.

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