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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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Solution
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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