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What is the major group of β-lactams known so far?
What is the major group of β-lactams known so far?
- Penicillins (correct)
- Tetracyclines
- Macrolides
- Aminoglycosides
Who made a crucial discovery leading to the production of Penicillin?
Who made a crucial discovery leading to the production of Penicillin?
- Robert Koch
- Alexander Fleming (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
- Joseph Lister
What is an essential structural feature of Penicillins for antibacterial activity?
What is an essential structural feature of Penicillins for antibacterial activity?
- A strained β-lactam ring (correct)
- A halogen atom
- A quinolone ring
- An alkyl group
Who helped in purifying and producing penicillin on an industrial scale for widespread use?
Who helped in purifying and producing penicillin on an industrial scale for widespread use?
What did Alexander Fleming find growing on the used culture plates?
What did Alexander Fleming find growing on the used culture plates?
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Penicillins
Penicillins
A major class of antibiotics known for their effectiveness against a wide range of bacterial infections.
Alexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming
A scientist who discovered the first penicillin, a mold that could kill bacteria.
β-lactam ring
β-lactam ring
A key component in penicillins that is essential for their antibacterial action. It's a four-membered ring with a unique strained structure.
Howard Florey & Ernst Chain
Howard Florey & Ernst Chain
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Fungus
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