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The important antibiotic wonder drug extracted from Penicillium chrysogenum is

A

Penicillin

B

Aureomycin

C

Tetramycin

D

Stretomycin

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the important antibiotic that is extracted from the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum. 2. **Identify the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Penicillin - B) Aureomycin - C) Tetramycin - D) Streptomycin 3. **Recall the Source of Each Antibiotic**: - **Penicillin**: Known to be extracted from Penicillium chrysogenum. - **Aureomycin**: Produced from Streptomyces aureofaciens. - **Tetramycin**: A type of tetracycline, produced from Streptomyces rimosus. - **Streptomycin**: Synthesized by Streptomyces griseus. 4. **Analyze the Options**: Since the question specifically mentions Penicillium chrysogenum, we can eliminate options B, C, and D because they are derived from different species of Streptomyces. 5. **Conclusion**: The antibiotic that is extracted from Penicillium chrysogenum is **Penicillin**. 6. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer is **A) Penicillin**. ---
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