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प्रश्न
Name any two species of fungus, which are used in the production of the antibiotics.
Name any two species of fungi, which are used in the production of the antibiotics.
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उत्तर
Antibiotics are medicines that are produced by certain microorganisms to kill other disease-causing microorganisms. These medicines are commonly obtained from bacteria and fungi.
The species of fungus used in the production of antibiotics are:
| Antibiotic | Fungus source |
| Penicillin | Penicillium notatum |
| Cephalosporin | Cephalosporium acremonium |
| Griseofulvin | Penicillium griseofulvin |
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