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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe very first antibiotic, penicillin, is made by a fungus It is called Penicillium expansum.
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∙ 12y agoOne drug is called Penicillin.
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what medicine are made with fungi\fungus
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∙ 10y agopenicillin
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Why are antibiotics made by fungi and bacteria?
Bacteria is represented as both fungi and antibiotics. Fungi produce antibiotics to compete and overpower the bacteria present in the dead matter that encloses them.
What kind of drugs can kill bacteria?
The types of drugs that can kill bacteria are called 'antibiotics'.
What chemical is produced by fungi that prevents bacteria from growing?
These substances are called fungicides.
What is the advantage of fungi secreting antibiotics?
fungi produce antibiotics to hinder the growth of certain bacteria or a number of bacteria (broad spectrum). they were once our only source of antibiotics, but now we can synthesize them in a laboratory.
Why are antibiotics frequently added to sabouraud agar for isolation of fungi from clinical samples?
So bacteria do not contaminate the fungi culture.
What are the fungi?
the fungi are also used for the development of antibiotics. and other drugs used to control various human disease .
What are antitumor antibiotics?
Antitumor antibiotics are made from natural substances such as fungi in the soil. They interfere with important cell functions, including production of DNA and cell proteins. Doxorubicin and bleomycin belong to this group of chemotherapy drugs.
Why are antibiotics made by fungi and bacteria?
Bacteria is represented as both fungi and antibiotics. Fungi produce antibiotics to compete and overpower the bacteria present in the dead matter that encloses them.
Can antibiotics kill fungi?
no
How do antibiotics reproduce?
Antibiotics are drugs that kill or stop bacteria from reproducing. They are made by laboratories and factories. They are not living things.
What does fungi produce and doctors prescribe?
Antibiotics
Which viruses do antibiotics kill?
Antibiotics are the chemicals produced by microorganisms to inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. most of the antibiotics are produced by fungi. Very few are produces by bacteria. For example the antibiotics Monobactum, Bacitracin and Polymixin B are produced by bacteria. They almost all act against other bacteria and not viruses. ( Amphotericin B acts against fungi and is too toxic.) In fact you do not have good drugs against viruses and then you conveniently avoid to talk about it.
How are organisms in the Fungi kingdom useful to humans?
fungi is very valuable as a source of vitamins and antibiotics
Why does fungi inhibit the growth of bacteria?
Antibiotics, specifically, antibacterial compounds.
What kind of drugs can kill bacteria?
The types of drugs that can kill bacteria are called 'antibiotics'.
What bacteria and fungi are simple organisms used to make?
They are used to making antibiotics like penicillin
How are antibiotics different from other life-time drugs?
The main difference between antibiotics and life-time drugs is that antibiotics are meant for short term usage. Life time drugs are drugs the prescription holder must take for the rest of their life.
