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fungi are eukaryotic saprophytes,some are beneficial to man while some cause disease
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What fungus produces a substance that can kill bacteria?
One fungus that produces an antibiotic and will kill some bacteria is Penicillium.
Which living organism produces the antibiotic penicillin?
The antibiotic penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium.
Is kefelex from the mold family?
No, Keflex is not from the mold family. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic, which is a type of medication that is derived from a fungus called Acremonium.
Is penicillin a mold or a fungus?
Penicillin is a type of antibiotic produced by the mold Penicillium. Mold is a type of fungus, so in that sense, penicillin is derived from a fungus.
The fungus Penicillium produces what that saves peoples' lives by killing bacteria?
The fungus Penicillium produces the antibiotic penicillin, which is effective in killing bacteria and has saved countless lives by treating infections.
What is the sourc of the antibiotic penicillin?
fungus
What is the source of the antibiotic penicillin?
Fungus
An important antibiotic derived from fungus?
penicillin
Can Triple Antibiotic Ointment be used for treatment of athelete's foot?
No. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus. Triple Antibiotic (Neosporin) treats only bacteria, not fungus.
What fungus produces a substance that can kill bacteria?
One fungus that produces an antibiotic and will kill some bacteria is Penicillium.
What is the fungus know for the production of an antibiotic?
Penicillin,I think it goes by that name.
Why can't you use the same kind of antibiotic for a fungus infection as you use for a bacterial infection?
AntiBiotics kill bacteria, not fungus. To kill Fungus, An Antifungal Would have to be used.
Which living organism produces the antibiotic penicillin?
The antibiotic penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium.
What are the antibiotics which are produced from fungi?
A fungus used to make an antibiotic is Penicillium.
What bacteria killing fungus did Fleming isolate in his 1920 experiment?
Fleming isolated Penicillium notatum, a fungus that produced the antibiotic penicillin, in his 1928 experiment.
Is kefelex from the mold family?
No, Keflex is not from the mold family. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic, which is a type of medication that is derived from a fungus called Acremonium.
Does triple antibiotic cream cure ringworm?
No, ringworm is a fungus not a bacteria. It needs to be treated with a fungicidal. In fact, there is a small chance using triple antibiotic cream may make it worse since antibiotic creams are usually made to kill bacteria only. If you kill all the bacteria in the area, it may kill the fungus's (ringworm) competition and allow it to flourish.
