Penicillin was first discovered by______.

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Penicillin was first discovered by Alexander Fleming.

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Chapter 4: Chemistry in Daily Life - Evaluation [Page 78]

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How do antibiotics cure disease?

Name the following:

The antibiotic that was discovered first.

Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F).

Alexander Fleming coined the term 'antibiotic' for substances like penicillin.

Mention If the Following Statement is True (T) Or False (F).

Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming.

The bacteria staphylococcus is meant to cause deadly diseases such as pneumonia sour throat etc.

Fleming named the mould penicillum notatum, from which the antibiotic penicillin was isolated.

What is antibiotic resistance?

Mention the uses of Penicillin.

What are the main sources of Antibiotics?

Name any five natural antibiotics.