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The antibiotic penicillin is obtained from which of the following ?
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- synthetic process
- a bacterium
- fungus
- virus infected cells
- synthetic process
Correct Option: C
Penicillins are a group of antibiotics used to treat a large range of bacterial infections. They are derived from Penicillium fungi and can be taken orally or via injection. Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming.