Question
Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare
Name any two species of fungus which are used in the production of the antibiotics.
Answer
Antibiotics are medicines that are produced by certain micro-organisms to kill other disease-causing micro-organisms. These medicines are commonly obtained from bacteria and fungi.
The species of fungus used in the production of antibiotics are:
| Antibiotic| Fungus source
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1| Penicillin| Penicillium notatum
2| Cephalosporin| Cephalosporium acremonium