Which of the following fungus extract is used as an antibiotic?

Aspergillus

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Penicillium

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Agaricus

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Glomus

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Solution

The correct option is B Penicillium
Penicillin is antibiotic or the drug 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 B.

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