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Which microorganism is traditionally used for the industrial production of penicillin?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · Biology · Microbes in Human Welfare
  1. Streptomyces griseus
  2. Penicillium chrysogenum
  3. Aspergillus niger
  4. Candida albicans
Answer
Penicillium chrysogenum

The correct answer is Penicillium chrysogenum — Select option b. (Penicillium chrysogenum).

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the microorganism known for penicillin production.
  2. Recognise that Penicillium chrysogenum is used industrially for penicillin.
  3. Select option b. (Penicillium chrysogenum).
Common mistake: Confusing Penicillium with Aspergillus or Streptomyces

Concept tested: Antibiotic production

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