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Tell the contribution of Alexander Fleming. - Biology (Theory)

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Tell the contribution of Alexander Fleming.

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The contribution of Alexander Fleming is the discovery of the antibiotic penicillin. He observed that a mould (Penicillium notatum) produced a substance that inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus bacteria, leading to the development of penicillin as the first effective antibiotic.

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Chapter 10: Human Health and Diseases - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 429]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 10 Human Health and Diseases
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 31. | Page 429
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