Penicillin | MCQs

Explanation

Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Flaming In 1928.

Penicillin was the first true antibiotic.

The first patient Albert Alexander, a 43-year-old policeman, was treated with penicillin on 12 February 1941.

Alexander Flaming determined that penicillin had an antibacterial effect and published his findings in 1929.

Explanation

Penicillin works best on gram-positive bacteria by inhibiting peptidoglycan production, making the cells leaky and fragile

The cells burst open and are much easier for the immune system to break down, which helps the sick person heal more quickly.

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Related Question

Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Flaming In 1928

Penicillin was the first true antibiotic

Explanation

Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Flaming In 1928

Penicillin was the first true antibiotic

The first patient Albert Alexander, a 43-year-old policeman, was treated with penicillin on 12 February 1941

Alexander Flaming determined that penicillin had an antibacterial effect and published his findings in 1929 

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