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The antibiotic, penicillin is extracted from a mould called______.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Antibiotics**: Antibiotics are substances that can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. They are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. 2. **Identifying the Discovery**: The antibiotic penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming. He was conducting experiments on Staphylococci bacteria. 3. **Observation of Mold**: During his experiments, Fleming noticed a mold growing in one of his unwashed culture plates. This mold was preventing the growth of the bacteria around it. ...
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