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Name the bacterium which was controlled with penicillin by Alexander Fleming

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Context**: The question asks for the name of a bacterium that was controlled by penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming. 2. **Identifying the Discovery**: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin accidentally while working with bacteria. He observed that a mold, specifically *Penicillium notatum*, was inhibiting the growth of bacteria on his culture plates. 3. **Identifying the Bacterium**: The specific bacterium that was inhibited by the mold (and thus controlled by penicillin) is *Staphylococcus*. ...
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