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Penicillin is a/an :

A
hormone
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antibiotic
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antipyretic
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vitamin
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Solution

The correct option is A antibiotic
Penicillin (sometimes abbreviated PCN or pen) is a group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi.

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