Fungi have been a rich source of antibiotics. Penicillium mold secretes penicillin, which inhibits the growth of bacteria, making it a potent antibacterial agent.
The antibiotic penicillin is produced by
Asked in Government Polytechnic Lecturer Group B Exam 2015 16 2015 · Topic: Fungal Diseases (Antifungal Drugs: Mechanisms of Action, Classes, and Side Effects)
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