Question

The antibiotic penicillin is produced by the fungus ___.

Answer 1

Antibiotics:

1. The chemical substances produced by bacteria and fungi which can control the growth of microorganisms are called antibiotics.
2. Antibiotics have the ability to kill microorganisms and hence the microorganisms do not grow in the region containing antibiotics.
3. Penicillin is a common example of an antibiotic which is secreted from the fungus called Penicillium and hence bacteria does not grow near the fungus.

Final Answer: The antibiotic penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium.