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Which of the following scientists is credited with the discovery of penicillin?
Options
- AG. Thompson
- BA. Fleming
- CL. Pasteur
- DA. Noble
Correct answer
B. A. Fleming
Step-by-step solution
Alexander Fleming discovered the first widely used antibiotic, penicillin, in 1928 from the mould Penicillium notatum. Therefore, A. Fleming is credited with the discovery of penicillin. Answer: A. Fleming