Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23.4, Problem 1TC
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To determine:

The reason that why some fungi produce antibiotic chemicals.

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Some fungi release toxic chemicals which are harmful for plants, humans and other living organisms. But some chemical toxins which are specific to the particular group like bacteria are useful for human health. Production of antibiotics secreted from fungi has proved to be beneficial for humankind as they attack bacteria which are responsible for causing various diseases in humans.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

How and where a new antibiotic produced by fungi could be searched.

Introduction:

The discovery of antibacterial drug penicillin was done by Alexander Fleming. Fleming observed that no bacterial growth was found near the Penicillium mold as it prevented bacterial colonies to grow.

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