Which of the following fungi have given one of the greatest drugs to the world of medicine?

Penicillium notatum

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Ustilago maydis

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Collectorichum falcatum

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Alternaria solani

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Solution

The correct option is A Penicillium notatum
Penicillin is antibiotic or the drug which is produced by the fungal species Penicillium notatum. The antibiotic is very useful in the treatment of the infections caused by Streptococcus and Staphylococcus species. This antibiotic was discovered by Alexander Flemming.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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