How was penicillin discovered ?
How was penicillin discovered ?
Penicillin was an accidental discovery. Sir Alexander Fleming observed that in unwashed culture plates of Staphylococcus, a mould Penicillium was growing. This mould inhibited the-growth of Staphylococcus. Later the antibiotic Penicillin was isolated from this fungus.
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Which of the following food items are producedthrough fermentation by the microorganisms?
$(I)$ Idli $(II)$ Dosa
$(III)$ Toddy $(IV)$ Cheese
Which of the following food items are producedthrough fermentation by the microorganisms?
$(I)$ Idli $(II)$ Dosa
$(III)$ Toddy $(IV)$ Cheese
Fermentation is by
Choose the correct one.
Read the following statements
$I.$ Colostrum is recommended for the new borns because it is rich in antigens.
$II.$ Chikungunya is caused by a Gram negative bacterium.
$III.$ Tissue culture has proved useful in obtaining virus-free plants.
$I V.$ Beer is manufactured by distillation of fermented grapes.
How many of the statement(s) is/are correct?
Read the following statements
$I.$ Colostrum is recommended for the new borns because it is rich in antigens.
$II.$ Chikungunya is caused by a Gram negative bacterium.
$III.$ Tissue culture has proved useful in obtaining virus-free plants.
$I V.$ Beer is manufactured by distillation of fermented grapes.
How many of the statement(s) is/are correct?
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How do bioactive molecules of fungal origin help in restoring good health of humans ?
How do bioactive molecules of fungal origin help in restoring good health of humans ?