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Penicillin is a disinfectant.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Penicillin:
It was the first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming.
Antibiotics are those substances that kill the germs entered into our bodies.
Penicillin is an antibiotic that fights the infection.
Disinfectants are strong chemicals that check the growth of germs.
They are harmful to our bodies.
Final Answer: The given statement is False.

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