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Why is penicillin called an antibiotic?

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Why is penicillin called an antibiotic?

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Penicillin is an antibiotic because it is produced by the fungus Penicillium and kills or inhibits the growth of disease-causing bacteria.

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Chapter 14: Microbes in Human Welfare - EXERCISES [Page 761]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 14 Microbes in Human Welfare
EXERCISES | Q II. 3. | Page 761
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