Per NCERT, which fungus is used to make ENZYMES + ANTIBIOTICS — including the antibiotic-producing genus?
ABread mould only
BPenicillium (and Aspergillus)
CLichen
DMushroom only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Penicillium (and Aspergillus)
Per NCERT §12.6.3, Penicillium produces penicillin (antibiotic); Aspergillus produces enzymes. Mushroom is edible; lichen is symbiotic alga-fungus.
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