The wonder drug, Penicillin is extracted from which of the following species of Penicillium?

Penicillium notatum

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P. chrysogenum

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Both (a) and (b)

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Both (a) and (b)
Penicillium chrysogenum which is previously called as Penicillium notatum produces the antibiotic penicillin.
So, the correct option is 'Both (a) and (b)'.

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