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Alexander Fleming was studying streptococcus bacteria when he discovered penicillin.
Alexander Fleming was studying streptococcus bacteria when he discovered penicillin.
False (B)
Fleming was known for his meticulous lab habits, which led to the discovery of penicillin.
Fleming was known for his meticulous lab habits, which led to the discovery of penicillin.
False (B)
The mold observed by Fleming inhibited the growth of the bacteria.
The mold observed by Fleming inhibited the growth of the bacteria.
True (A)
Penicillin is the third antibiotic ever discovered.
Penicillin is the third antibiotic ever discovered.
Over 80 million penicillin prescriptions are written annually in the United States.
Over 80 million penicillin prescriptions are written annually in the United States.
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Staphylococcus
Staphylococcus
A type of bacteria known for causing infections.
Alexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming
A scientist who discovered penicillin by accident.
Penicillium mold
Penicillium mold
A mold that kills bacteria, leading to the discovery of penicillin.
Penicillin
Penicillin
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Antibiotic action
Antibiotic action
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Study Notes
Discovery of Penicillin
- In 1928, Alexander Fleming, a Scottish scientist, was studying Staphylococcus.
- He left uncleaned bacterial cultures while on vacation.
- Mold grew in the cultures during his absence.
- Fleming observed the mold cleared the bacteria around it.
- He discovered the mold's antibacterial properties.
- This led to the discovery of penicillin, the first antibiotic.
- Penicillin is used globally, with over 80 million prescriptions annually in the U.S. alone.
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