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Penicillin is a group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium, a fungi.
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What drugs or antibiotics are made from fungi?
Penicillin is, because it's actually mold a type of fungi.The blue in blue cheese is mold too,but it's a close relative to the mold in penicillin making it a good mold.
Are organisms in the fungus kingdom autotrophs?
not all of them, some of them can be. In general fungi can be unicllular or mulitcellular. They have many different forms, such as mold, or as used for mankind, penicillin.
How is fungus and protists beneficial to us?
Fungus and protists help us in many ways. Fungus and protists are used in food to make it tasty. Example of a fungus used in food is yeast (makes your bread rise). Medicine for example Penicillin comes from a mold of Penicillium. They affect our ecosystems and are used for industrial purposes.
Does penicillin kill fungus-caused diseases?
No. Penicillin only kills bacteria.
Is penicillin mold bad if found in house?
The mold in your home is not penicillin mold and yes it is bad for your health. Penicillin is derived from Penicillium fungi which is grown in a laboratory. Any mold found in your home is a health hazard and needs to be cleaned up ASAP. Seek professional help with this.
What animal kingdom is a penicillin mold in?
The penicillin mold is a fungus called Penicillium and it belongs to the Fungi kingdom.
What drugs or antibiotics are made from fungi?
Penicillin is, because it's actually mold a type of fungi.The blue in blue cheese is mold too,but it's a close relative to the mold in penicillin making it a good mold.
What happened if you eat mold?
If you eat mold you can either get sick or you can die.so please don't eat it All real cheese is produced by mold. Mold is the origin of penicillin. Mold and mushrooms are both fungus and fungus is good on pizza...Take a big bite!
What is the sourc of the antibiotic penicillin?
fungus
Is mold on bread penicillin?
Bread mold. Various members of the mould species produce penicillium
Was penicillin discovered in mold?
No it is not. Penicillin is grown from mold (Penicillum fungi).
What is mold penicillin made from?
Not sure what you mean. Penicillin is extracted and refinedfrom a mould. (Or mold if you're in the US!)
Are organisms in the fungus kingdom autotrophs?
not all of them, some of them can be. In general fungi can be unicllular or mulitcellular. They have many different forms, such as mold, or as used for mankind, penicillin.
How do you use penicillin in a sentence?
Penicillin is a mold. It is also the antibiotic made from this mold. You use it as medication for infection. Here are some sentences.My doctor prescribed penicillin for my infection.Does your pharmacy have penicillin tablets in stock?My class is growing penicillin mold in the laboratory.
is mould a fungus?
mold is a fungus
Did penicillin come from a snake?
No, it did come from a fungus (mushroom). There is no penicillin in snakes.
What drug is made from mold?
Penicillin is made from mold
