MCQ
The first antibiotic was discovered accidently by __$A$__ while working on  __$B$__.
  • A
    $A-$Waksman ; $B-$Streptococcus
  • B
    $A-$Fleming; $B-$Penicillium notatum
  • C
    $A-$Waksman; $B-$Bacillus brevis
  • $A-$Fleming; $B-$Staphylococci

Answer

Correct option: D.
$A-$Fleming; $B-$Staphylococci
d
The first antibiotic was discovered accidently by Fleming while working on Streptococcus bacterium Penicillium strains developed.

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