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The first fungal antibiotic discovered was
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The first fungal antibiotic discovered was

A.

Streptomycin

B.

Penicillin

C.

Gentamycin

D.

Griseofulvin

Correct option is B


Penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, is the first fungal antibiotic. It is derived from the fungus Penicillium notatum and is effective against gram-positive bacteria. It revolutionized medicine and led to the development of other antibiotics.

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