Question

The well known antibiotic penicillin is obtained from this plant group:
1. Algae
2. Fungi
3. Lichen
4. Angiosperm

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Fungi

The correct answer is Fungi.

• Penicillium notatum or P. chrysogenum (fungus) is used to produce the antibiotic penicillin.
• Penicillium is a genus of blue or green mold fungi (kingdom Fungi).
  • Species of Penicillium are recognized by their dense brush-like spore-bearing structures called penicillin.

Algae	Algae are a diverse group of aquatic organisms that have the ability to conduct photosynthesis. Certain algae are familiar to most people, for instance, seaweeds (such as kelp or phytoplankton), pond scum, or the algal blooms in lakes. The term "algae" covers many different organisms capable of producing oxygen through photosynthesis (the process of harvesting light energy from the sun to generate carbohydrates).
Lichen	A lichen, or lichenized fungus, is actually two organisms functioning as a single, stable unit. Lichens are a complex life form that is a symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms, a fungus, and an alga. The dominant partner is the fungus, which gives the lichen the majority of its characteristics, from its thallus shape to its fruiting bodies.
Angiosperm	Monocotyledons are flowering plants or angiosperms bearing seeds with a single cotyledon or embryonic leaf. Monocot leaves have stomata on both upper and lower surfaces and thus are termed amphistomatous. Examples: Bamboos, bananas, asparagus, ginger, tulips, lilies, palms, etc.