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Question
State whether the following is true or false.
Antibiotic penicillin is derived from a bacteria called Penicillim.
True or False
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Solution
This statement is false.
Explanation:
- Penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium, not by a bacterium.
- The name in the statement is also incorrect; the genus is spelled Penicillium.
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