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Write the name of the fungus from which penicillin is obtained.

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To answer the question about the fungus from which penicillin is obtained, follow these steps: 1. **Understand what penicillin is**: Penicillin is an antibiotic that is widely used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of antibiotics known as beta-lactam antibiotics. 2. **Identify the source of penicillin**: Penicillin is derived from a specific type of fungus. 3. **Name the fungus**: The scientific name of the fungus from which penicillin is obtained is *Penicillium chrysogenum*. ...
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