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Which bread does penicillin grow on?

Penicillin was discovered as a product of the mold Penicillium notatum. This mold is generally found on the skin of oranges and lemons and Alexander Fleming was eating an orange and plating bacteria at the same time. Some mold contaminated the culture dish and when it was incubated, zones of inhibition appeared around the mold colonies. This was investigated and penicillin was discovered! This mold is also commonly found on stale bread.


Is penicillin a mold or a fungus?

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


What spoilt bread has to do with penicillin?

Spoiled bread can sometimes contain penicillium mold, which is the same fungus used to produce penicillin. This mold naturally produces the antibiotic penicillin when it grows on bread, which led to the discovery of the antibiotic properties of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928.


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 plant is used to make antibiotic?

Penicillin, a common antibiotic, is derived from the Penicillium mold. This mold produces a compound called penicillin, which has powerful antibacterial properties and is used to treat a variety of infections. The process of extracting and purifying penicillin from the mold is how the antibiotic is made.

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What are the molds that grow on bread?

penicillin is the most common mold to grow on bread


Do people grow mold?

Yes. Some people grow mold for medicinal purposes (Penicillin), drugs, or as food (mushrooms you might find on pizza or salad).


Are there any herbs or teas that contain penicillin?

No there are no herbs containing penicillin. Penicillin comes from a mold and that is the only source. There are however many herbs which have antibiotics in them, some of which are even better than penicillin in some applications, (such as when something has become resistant to penicillin), some of them are: echinacea, goldenseal, calendula and garlic. You can grow penicillin mold and use it as an antibiotic, external use (such as a poultice or salve) is safest as it can often grow toxins which are brought out in the extraction proccess, however the mold itself in its raw state is not toxic, it is the standard types of blue/green/white kitchen mold, and also the mold in some cheeses is a penicillin. See the related link below for more info:


Was penicillin discovered in mold?

No it is not. Penicillin is grown from mold (Penicillum fungi).


Which bread does penicillin grow on?

Penicillin was discovered as a product of the mold Penicillium notatum. This mold is generally found on the skin of oranges and lemons and Alexander Fleming was eating an orange and plating bacteria at the same time. Some mold contaminated the culture dish and when it was incubated, zones of inhibition appeared around the mold colonies. This was investigated and penicillin was discovered! This mold is also commonly found on stale bread.


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!)


What animal kingdom is a penicillin mold in?

The penicillin mold is a fungus called Penicillium and it belongs to the Fungi kingdom.


Is penicillin a mold or a fungus?

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


What drug is made from mold?

Penicillin is made from mold


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.


What Medicine Has Mold In It?

The most known medicine is Penicillin.


How penicillin has impact on the environment?

Penicillin is a natural occurring antibiotic. The kind you get from a pharmacy has been measured and regulated for safety, but Flemming, the scientist who discovered penicillin noticed that bacteria could not grow where mold from a piece of bread had been. Mold on citrus also contains penicillin.