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Chapter 17, Problem 10E
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The discovery of antibiotics is to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Most of the diseases are caused by bacteria, microorganisms that reproduce themselves in our body.
The antibiotic penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming.
Antibiotics kill bacteria and help in curing diseases.
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