Penicillium fungus cultured in a petri dish. The antibiotic penicillin is derived from Penicillium mould. Penicillin drugs can kill bacteria and inhib

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Penicillium fungus cultured in a petri dish. The antibiotic penicillin is derived from Penicillium mould. Penicillin drugs can kill bacteria and inhibit their growth, and are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

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