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Who discovered penicillin?
Who discovered penicillin?
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Fleming's discovery of penicillin marked the beginning of the age of antibiotics and has had a lasting impact on medical science.
Updated On: May 1, 2025
- Alexander Fleming
- Albert Einstein
- Marie Curie
- Charles Darwin
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The Correct Option is A
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Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928. He found that a mold called *Penicillium* produced a substance that killed a wide variety of bacteria. This discovery revolutionized medicine and has saved countless lives since then.
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