The first antibiotic was discovered by

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The first antibiotic was discovered by

Options

(a) R Koch
(b) Louis Pasteur
(c) A Fleming
(d) W.Flemming

Correct Answer:

A Fleming

Explanation:

In the year 1928 Sir Alexander Fleming observed that Penicillium notatum had destroyed bacteria in a Staphylococcus culture plate. This observation led to the discovery of penicillin, the first true antibiotics.

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Topics: Microbes in Human Welfare (63)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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