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Various moulds of the genus Penicillium have been used as an antiseptic or antibiotic in various applications since ancient times. Penicillium easly infects bread, but is also found on many other foods and is endemic. Flemming's work was with Penicillium notatum, which I've heard was originally found on an orange or a cantaloupe, but I think these stories are more fancy than truth. I would guess the truth to be that a small mould culture infected a Staphylocuccus culture Flemming was working with, and produced "... a halo of inhibited growth", which Flemming then cultured and found to be Penicillium notatum.The problem so often encountered throughout history is that the species of Penicillium was not always either recorded or correctly identified, nor is this an easy thing to do with bread moulds, when using primitive equipment. Some species of Penicillium have an antibiotic effect, some are harmless and some are toxic to humans. Penicillium is made of various types of fungi. With Alexander Flemming, he left a pile of food for weeks and discovered that it was good types of mould.
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Spoilt bread led to the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928. He observed that a mold called Penicillium notatum had contaminated a petri dish of Staphylococcus bacteria, and noticed that the bacteria around the mold had been killed. This accidental discovery eventually led to the development of penicillin as the first antibiotic for medical use.
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What is the scientific name for penicillin fungus?
Penicillium (from Latin penicillus: paintbrush) is a genus of ascomycetous fungi. The fungi produces penicillin which is a molecule used as an antibiotic.Penicillium was discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming's lab assistant when he left a window open overnight and had mold spores over his bacterial specimens in a petri dish. He nearly threw it away but when he examined it under a microscope he discovered that many bacteria in the petri dish were dying due to the fungi growing around them.
What is the scientific name and phyla of penicillin?
The scientific name of penicillin is Penicillium and it belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
How do you classify bread and reason for classification?
Bread is commonly classified as a staple food made from grains and leavened with yeast or baking powder. It is typically categorized under carbohydrates, as it provides energy and is a major source of dietary fiber. Bread can be further classified into different types based on the ingredients used, such as white bread, whole wheat bread, or gluten-free bread.
What are some examples of fungi with scientific names?
Some examples of fungi with scientific names include: Agaricus bisporus (button mushroom) Penicillium chrysogenum (used to produce penicillin) Aspergillus niger (common mold) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast)
Does it take 115 gallons of water to make a loaf of bread?
It is estimated that it takes about 154 gallons of water to produce one loaf of bread. This includes water used to grow wheat, process it into flour, and bake the bread. The amount of water can vary depending on factors such as the type of bread and where and how the ingredients are grown.
What spoilt bread has to do with penicillin?
Penicillin originally came from mould.
How do you turn bread mold in penicillin?
Bread mold does not turn into penicillin. Bread mold makes penicillin as aby-product of its metabolic processes. Penicillin is manufactured by growing bread mould in a nutrient and stripping off the produced penicillin in the same manner that alcohol is made by yeast and the alcohol recovered.
Can penicillin grow on bread?
yes, yes it can.
Does blue cheese dressing have penicillin?
No. Penicillin was originally found on bread mold, not cheese mold. Not that moldy bread will have enough penicilllin to 'cure' anything.
What are the molds that grow on bread?
penicillin is the most common mold to grow on bread
How do you know if your spoilt?
You are spoiled when you know that your family loves you.
What kind of meds help you from moldy bread?
penicillin
Penicillin is isolated from?
Penicillin is obtained from the Penicillium notatum mold.
Was Penicillin derived from oranges or bread?
pennicylin is derived from mold
Why was penicillian invented?
Penicillin was actually an accidental discovery. In 1928, Dr. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in the mold on bread. He was amazed at its antibiotic quality.
Who invented pencilline?
Nobody invented penicillin, since it is derived from the mold on bread. Alexander Fleming discovered the medical usage of penicillin in 1928.
How much moldy bread do you have to eat to get a normal dosage of penicillin?
Too much, I would suggest going to the doctors first as penicillin is made by a certain type of mold and you can have many types on your typical moldy bread, some of which are harmful.
