Question

Mention the discoveries made by following scientists.
Alexander Fleming

Answer 1

Alexander Fleming:

1. Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic named penicillin.
2. It was obtained accidentally while working with Staphylococcus.
3. He left the plate and saw fungal and bacteria growth after some days.
4. As the fungus(mould) invaded the plate, Staphylococcus couldn't grow.
5. He extracted the antibiotic substance from the developed mould in the petri dish and named it as penicillin.