Question

An improved strain of Penicillium, capable of producing higher concentration of antibiotic penicillin is:

• A. Penicillium notatum
• B. Penicillium chrysogenum
• C. Penicillium eutrophus
• D. Penicillium cerevisiae

Hint:

It is essential to remember the scientific names of organisms involved in important industrial and medical processes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Penicillium chrysogenum: This species is the primary fungus utilized in the commercial manufacturing of penicillin. Advanced strains, developed through selective breeding and genetic modification, yield elevated penicillin concentrations.

Penicillium notatum: Alexander Fleming first identified the antibiotic properties of penicillin in this species; however, it is not the most commercially prevalent variety.

Penicillium eutrophus: This species is not associated with penicillin production and is not commercially employed in its manufacture.

Penicillium cerevisiae: Also known as baker's yeast, this fungus is used in bread production and does not produce penicillin.