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Who discovered penicillin an antibiotic from certain molds?
Sir Alexander Fleming, in September 1928, to be exact.
How discovered pencillin?
The Alexander Fleming, while looking for an antibiotic, failed to clean some of his glassware adequately. It went down in history as one of those "happy accidents" when he noticed something on a not-so-clean petri dish had the properties he was searching for. Namely, suppression of the growth of certain kinds of bacteria.
Where does penicillin fungi come from?
Penicillin is produced by certain types of fungi, specifically Penicillium molds. These molds can be found in the environment, such as in soil or decaying organic matter. Penicillin was first discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 when he observed its antibiotic properties.
What was alexanders Fleming greatest discovery?
Alexander Fleming's greatest discovery was penicillin, the world's first antibiotic. In 1928, Fleming accidentally discovered that a mold called Penicillium notatum had antibacterial properties that could kill certain types of bacteria. This discovery revolutionized medicine by providing an effective treatment for bacterial infections.
Was Mendeleev's periodic table accurate enough that he was able to use it to predict the existence and several properties of certain elements that had not yet been discovered?
Mendeleev was able to predict the properties of the elements that were not discovered at that time. He left gaps for these elements in his Periodic Table.
What is pyramox?
An antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections.
Why is honey a better antibiotic than garlic?
Honey has natural antibacterial properties due to its high sugar content, low pH, and ability to produce hydrogen peroxide when diluted. Garlic contains compounds like allicin that have antimicrobial properties, but it may not be as potent as honey in combating certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Both honey and garlic have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and their effectiveness may vary depending on the specific microorganism being targeted.
What did Pythagoras have to do with music?
Pythagoras discovered the properties of string length, and that certain ratios of string length are more pleasing to the human ear. The ration is 3:2.
What is the name of the first antibiotic?
Penicillin is the first antibiotic to be used in practice in 1939. Sulphonamide is 'not' the antibiotic. It is chemical produced in laboratory. Also called as antibacterial chemotherapeutic agent.
What ability of certain molds led to the development of life-saving medicines?
Certain molds have the ability to produce antibiotics, such as penicillin, which led to the development of life-saving medicines. Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered from the mold Penicillium, revolutionizing the treatment of bacterial infections and saving countless lives.
Mendeleev's periodic table was accurate enough that he was able to use it to predict the existence and several properties of certain elements that had not yet been discovered true or false?
True.
What is an empiric antibiotic regimen?
The treatment of a certain illness with an antibiotic that is not yet proven to work for this illness scientifically, but had been proven practically (ie by experience!)
