Penicillin, a widely used β‑lactam antibiotic, is obtained from which of the following microorganisms?
Answer
Penicillium chrysogenum
The correct answer is Penicillium chrysogenum — Select this option as the correct answer.
Step-by-step solution
- Recall that penicillin is a fungal antibiotic discovered from a mould.
- Identify the species historically used for commercial production: Penicillium chrysogenum (formerly Penicillium notatum).
- Select this option as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Confusing Penicillium with bacterial producers like Streptomyces
Concept tested: Microbial source of antibiotics
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