Question 6
Name any two species of fungus, which are used in the production of the antibiotics.
Answer
Antibiotics are medicines that are produced by certain micro-organisms to kill other disease-causing micro-organisms. These medicines are commonly obtained from bacteria and fungi.
The species of fungus used in the production of antibiotics are:
|
|
Antibiotic |
Fungus source |
|
1. |
Penicillin |
Penicillium notatum |
|
2. |
Cephalosporin |
Cephalosporium acremonium |
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