Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 13 - Antimicrobial Therapy - Explorations On The Web - Page 404: 3

Answer

Molds kill bacteria by secreting a chemical called penicillin which kills or inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. The first discovered antibitotic-penicillin came from Penicillum mold.

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Molds kill bacteria by secreting a chemical called penicillin which kills or inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. The first discovered antibitotic-penicillin came from Penicillum mold.
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