It was discovered by Alexander Fleming in the 1920's that Penicillium notatum produced a substance, know as penicillin, which ha
d antibiotic properties. Many would consider this to be one of the greatest and most important medical discoveries of all time. Penicillium notatum is what type of organism? A) bacteria B) fungi C) protist D) virus
<u>Penicillium notatum is a species of fungus</u> in the genus Penicillium. It is common in temperate and subtropical regions and can be found on salted food products, but it is mostly found in indoor environments, especially in damp or water-damaged buildings.
