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Penicillium (from Latin penicillus: paintbrush) is a genus of ascomyceteous fungi, Among the fungi beloning to this group is a group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium. There are many more.

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What fungus produces a substance that can kill bacteria?

One fungus that produces an antibiotic and will kill some bacteria is Penicillium.


The fungus Penicillium produces what that saves peoples' lives by killing bacteria?

The fungus Penicillium produces the antibiotic penicillin, which is effective in killing bacteria and has saved countless lives by treating infections.


Which living organism produces the antibiotic penicillin?

The antibiotic penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium.


How does pennicillin work?

Penicillin is an antibiotic obtained from the fungus Penicillium. It checks the growth of micro-organisms including harmful bacteria. Therefore, it is being used as a medicine.


What fungus produces an antibiotic used to kill bacteria and save people?

The fungus Penicillium chrysogenum produces penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic that has saved countless lives by effectively killing bacteria. Discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, penicillin revolutionized medicine and paved the way for the development of many other antibiotics. Its ability to target and inhibit bacterial growth has made it a cornerstone in the treatment of various bacterial infections.


Why do scientists use bacteria to make penicillin?

Penicillin is a protean made from a FUNGUS, not a bacteria. The strain of fungus used in modern day industrial production is Penicillium chrysogenum.


What is a fungus that kills strep throat bacteria?

Name of that fungus is penicillium notatum. Sir Alexander Fleming discovered the antibacterial property of this fungus in 1928. Penicillin is extracted from this fungus, which kills the strep throat causing bacteria.


What bacteria killing fungus did Fleming isolate in his 1920 experiment?

Fleming isolated Penicillium notatum, a fungus that produced the antibiotic penicillin, in his 1928 experiment.


Is penicillium a type of bacteria that produces an antibiotic?

No, penicillin is a product excreted by fungi in the family Penicillium. Medical penicillin is made by growing the fungi then extracting penicillin from the filtered growth medium (removing the fungi and other solids) and purifying the drug.


What bacteria makes the mold in blue cheese?

Penicillium ...Actually, bacteria and mold are two different things. So your question makes no sense. Mold is a type of fungus, a eukaryote. Bacteria are prokaryotes.


Is penicillin a mold or a fungus?

Penicillin is a group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium, a fungi.


Is penicillium notatum a yeast?

No, it is a mold or fungus.