Members oif the fungal genus can make which antibiotic? O penicillin O rifamycin O streptomycin O tetracycline

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**Title: Compost Microbe Part 4: Antibiotics**

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The image shows a petri dish containing three circular colonies of mold. Each colony displays a similar pattern with concentric rings, indicative of fungal growth.

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Members of the fungal genus can make which antibiotic?

- ○ penicillin
- ○ rifamycin
- ○ streptomycin
- ○ tetracycline

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**Explanation:**

This educational image demonstrates the growth of a mold genus known for its ability to produce antibiotics. The patterns of growth and colony formation are characteristic of fungi used in antibiotic production. The question asks which antibiotic is produced by this type of microorganism. The correct answer is that certain fungi, particularly of the genus *Penicillium*, can produce penicillin, a groundbreaking antibiotic used worldwide to treat bacterial infections.
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Compost Microbe Part 4: Antibiotics** --- **Image Description:** The image shows a petri dish containing three circular colonies of mold. Each colony displays a similar pattern with concentric rings, indicative of fungal growth. --- **Question:** Members of the fungal genus can make which antibiotic? - ○ penicillin - ○ rifamycin - ○ streptomycin - ○ tetracycline --- **Explanation:** This educational image demonstrates the growth of a mold genus known for its ability to produce antibiotics. The patterns of growth and colony formation are characteristic of fungi used in antibiotic production. The question asks which antibiotic is produced by this type of microorganism. The correct answer is that certain fungi, particularly of the genus *Penicillium*, can produce penicillin, a groundbreaking antibiotic used worldwide to treat bacterial infections.
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It is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

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