Penicillin obtained from a fungus is an

Antibiotic

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Antiseptic

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Antibody

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Antiserum

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Antibiotic
Penicillin is a group of antibiotics derived from the Penicillium fungi. It is a secondary metabolite of certain species of Penicillium, produced when growth of the fungus is inhibited. Penicillin antibiotics were among the first medications to be effective against many bacterial infections.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Penicillin which is used as an antibiotic is obtained from?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program