16 Questions
Which Nobel Prize winner discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
Which type of antibiotic is Cyclosporin A?
None of the above
How do microbes contribute to human welfare through the production of Curd?
By providing a probiotic food rich in nutrients
Who won the Nobel Prize for the discovery of penicillin along with Alexander Fleming?
Howard Florey and Ernst Chain
What is the primary method for purifying antibiotics like penicillin?
Crystallization
Which of the following is NOT obtained from microbes?
Steroids
In what area did Gerhard Domagk's work with Prontosil significantly contribute?
Antibiotics
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT mentioned in the text?
Amoxicillin
Who among the following is associated with significant contributions to biogas production?
Louis Pasteur
What is the function of Leydig cells in the male reproductive system?
Synthesize and secrete androgens
Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for producing the female gamete (ovum)?
Ovaries
What is the primary function of Sertoli cells in the male reproductive system?
Provide nutrition to dividing germ cells
Which part of the male external genitalia is responsible for the transportation of sperms?
Vas deferens
What structures are embedded in the stroma of the ovaries?
Ovarian follicles
Which part of a normal human sperm contains the genetic material?
Head
What is the main function of the male accessory ducts in reproduction?
Transport sperm
Test your knowledge about antibiotics and specifically about the commonly used antibiotic Penicillin. Learn about the origin, uses, and impact of Penicillin in the medical field.
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