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Antibiotics are the chemical substance produced by the micro-organisms like bacteria and fungi and used in the treatment and prevention of diseases which are caused by other bacteria and parasites. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
The common species of fungus used in the production of antibiotics are:
1. Penicillium notatum which is the source of Penicillin.
2. Cephalosporin acremonium which is the source of Cephalosporin. 
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Name any two species of fungus, which are used in the production of the antibiotics.
TopicMicrobes in Human Welfare
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
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