Penicillin was first obtained from

Penicillium notatum

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Aspergillus niger

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Puccinia graminis

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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The correct option is A Penicillium notatum
Alexander Flemming discovered penicillin (antibiotic) from Penicillium notatum. Penicillin is also called the wonder drug as it is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.

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