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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
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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