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What was the role of biodiversity in discovering penicillin

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Biodiversity refers to the presence of PARTICULAR species of plants and animals in a specific habitat.

Explanation:

  • Biodiversity is a source of natural medicines and herbal drugs that are in use for thousands of years.
  • The chemical compounds derived from plants are used to make SEVERAL pharmaceutical products.
  • Penicillin is an antibiotic OBTAINED from a fungus. It was discovered during world war II and SAVED the LIVES of many people.



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