The first antibiotic was discovered from

Algae

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Fungi

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Bacteria

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Actinomycetes

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Solution

The correct option is B Fungi
Sir Alexander Fleming, a Scottish biologist discovered the antibiotic substance penicillin (1928). The discovery of penicillin from the fungus Penicillium notatum perfected the treatment of bacterial infections such as, syphilis, gangrene and tuberculosis
So, the correct answer is 'Fungi'

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