10 Questions
Who discovered the first true antibiotic?
Ernest Duchesne
When was penicillin's activity rediscovered?
1928
Which mold played a key role in the discovery of penicillin?
Penicillium
What did the penicillin mold generate in culture?
S. aureus clearing zone
Who made the accidental discovery of penicillin's activity?
Alexander Fleming
Who discovered the first true antibiotic?
Ernest Duchesne
What did the penicillin mold generate in culture?
Clearing zone on agar plate
Which of the following played a key role in the discovery of penicillin?
Staphylococcus aureus
When was penicillin's activity rediscovered?
1928
Who made the accidental discovery of penicillin's activity?
Alexander Fleming
Test your knowledge of antimicrobial therapy with this quiz covering topics from Prescott's Microbiology 11th and 12th Edition, including the history of antimicrobial therapy, evaluating activity and effectiveness, and more. Ideal for students of Microbiology (BIO370Y5) or anyone interested in the subject.
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