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it got its name from agent penicillin

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What is the another name of penicillin acylase?

penicillin amidohydrolase


What is another name for penicillin?

Penicillin is the generic term. It is actually the name of a group of antibiotics that are derived from the Penicilliumfungus.


When was penicillin created?

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. Its full name is penicillian mold


What is the common name for penicillin?

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What is the scientific name and phyla of penicillin?

The scientific name of penicillin is Penicillium and it belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.


In what year did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?

Fleming published his results and came up with the name Penicillin in 1929.


What is the name of the person who found penicillin?

Alexander Fleming


Name one medicine which wasn't tested on animals?

Penicillin.


What was the scientists name who developed the drug penicillin?

dr Fleming


Is keflex in the penicillin family?

keflex) is a cephalosporin not in the penicillin family. They do have cross reactions so someone who is allergic to penicillins needs to be more careful and watch for signs of allergic reaction esp if it is given IV. I am allergic to penicillin but not to keflex.


What are the antibiotics which are produced from fungi?

A fungus used to make an antibiotic is Penicillium.


What is the strongest form of penicillin?

Like most antibiotics, penicillin is very powerful against certain bacteria, and not powerful at all with other bacteria. Example: if I was careless enough to catch gonorrhoea, I would take penicillin in a heartbeat. If I had a urinary infection or lung infection, I would take Levaquin or Augmentin, but not penicillin.