Which of the following most accurately describes the development of the antibiotic penicillin? A.) One scientist worked tirelessly for years to create a drug that could prevent death from infections B.) It was developed by Ernest Chain, who knew about the Penicillium mold’s antibacterial properties from his own life experiences C.) Fleming shows that the Penicillium mood could kill bacteria and observed that it was very effective when taken orally or intravenously D.) It was developed over many years through work of multiple scientists, some of whom collaborated and some of whom didn’t know about the work of the others

Physics · College · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Here, option (C) is correct. 

Fleming showed that the Penicillium mold could kill bacteria and observed that it was very effective when taken orally or intravenously. 

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