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Penicillin

Penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, is the first true antibiotic derived from the mold *Penicillium notatum*. It works by inhibiting an enzyme crucial for bacterial cell wall synthesis, causing bacteria to weaken and rupture. Its introduction revolutionized medicine by effectively treating bacterial infections, saving lives during World War II, and paving the way for the development of other antibiotics.

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Penicillin

Penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, is the first true antibiotic derived from the mold *Penicillium notatum*. It works by inhibiting an enzyme crucial for bacterial cell wall synthesis, causing bacteria to weaken and rupture. Its introduction revolutionized medicine by effectively treating bacterial infections, saving lives during World War II, and paving the way for the development of other antibiotics.

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PRESENTATION OF CONVERSATION

Penicillin
Antibiotic
By Guadalupe Vega
Who invented it?
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming
in 1928. Fleming, a Scottish bacteriologist,
noticed that a mold called *Penicillium notatum*
had killed bacteria in a petri dish in his
laboratory, leading to the development of
penicillin, the first true antibiotic.
When and where was it invented?

Penicillin was discovered in 1928 at St. Mary’s


Hospital in London, England.
How does it work?
Penicillin works by inhibiting an enzyme
essential for bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Without this enzyme, bacteria cannot
properly form their cell walls, leading to
cell weakness and eventual rupture due
to internal pressure. This makes the
bacteria unable to survive.
How did it change the world?
Penicillin transformed medicine by
effectively treating bacterial infections,
reducing death rates, saving lives during
World War II, and leading to the
development of other antibiotics,
significantly advancing healthcare.
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