Penicillin, an antibiotic medicine is obtained from-

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Mould.
· Penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, is derived from a type of mould known as Penicillium notatum.
· It was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, and it revolutionized medicine by effectively treating bacterial infections.
Information Booster:
· Mushrooms: Are fungi but not the source of penicillin.
· Dead animals: Not related to antibiotic production.
· Crude oil: Used in fuel and chemical industries, not for producing antibiotics.