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Type: Open-Ended
Category: Microbiology
Level: Grade 6
Tags: bacteria microbes fungus penicillin disease prevention
Author: RosieSoden
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Grade 6 Microbiology

Molds make substances which can be used to prevent disease. Penicillium is a green mold which makes a substance called penicillin, which stops bacteria growing. Who accidentally discovered penicillin and it's uses in 1928, which are now used to produce antibiotics which we use to cure many diseases?