Alexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. He observed that the mold Penicillium notatum produced a substance that could kill bacteria, leading to the development of the first antibiotic.
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. He noticed that a mold called Penicillium notatum was able to kill bacteria, leading to the development of the first antibiotic.
Penicillin Discovered (1928): In 1928, bacteriologist Alexander Fleming found a mold had contaminated one of his experiments. To his surprise, the mold was an antibacterial agent that could kill many harmful bacteria. He named the active agent, penicillin.
It kills a lot of bacteria but it probably won't kill mold because that is a lot stronger then regular germs
His name was Alexander, not Alexandra . . . he accidentally discovered that a type of fungus would kill bacteria when he accidentally got a bit of bread mold on a culture dish that had a good growth of bacteria on it. The mold killed the bacteria! When this type of fungus was refined, it became the active ingredient of the antibiotic, "Penicillin".
Mold does not directly kill bacteria. However, mold can compete with bacteria for nutrients and space, which can inhibit bacterial growth. Additionally, some molds produce compounds that have antibacterial properties, which can help them outcompete or inhibit the growth of certain bacteria.
Mold makes penicillin to kill bacteria.
Yes, hypochlorous acid can effectively kill mold. It is a powerful disinfectant and sanitizer that is commonly used to eliminate fungi, bacteria, and viruses. When applied properly, hypochlorous acid can help eradicate mold and prevent its regrowth.
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Mold produces secondary metabolites called mycotoxins, which are toxic to bacteria and other organisms. Mycotoxins are a defense mechanism that mold uses to compete with other microorganisms in its environment.
Alexander Fleming unintentionally discovered Penicillin when he found an uncovered petri dish of Staphylococcus bacteria. Many of the bacteria were killed by the mold culture on the dish. This mold was discovered to be able to effective against several diseases.
Rosalia invented penisilin!!!!!!! nobody invented penicillin, it was discovered by Alexander Fleming growing in a petri dish when he noticed that it killed bacteria growing in the dish.