The antibiotic penicillin is obtained from

Protozoan

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Fungus

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Solution

The correct option is D Fungus
Antibiotics affects and interferes with the metabolic cycle of the fungus and ultimately kills it. The antibiotic penicillin is obtained from Penicillium notatum or P. chrysogenum (fungus).
So, the correct answer is option D.

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