What are antibiotics? Name the scientist who first discovered antibiotics. Also give name of this antibiotics.

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Antibiotics are the chemicals secreted by microorganisms (e.g., fungi, bacteria), that kill or hinder the growth of certain other microorganisms such as bacteria. Sir Alexander Flemming; Penicillin.

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