What was the first substance produced by microorganisms to be used pharmaceutically?
A) interferons
B) human insulin
C) taxol
D) streptokinase
E) penicillin

Name: What was the first substance produced by microorganisms to be used pharmaceutically? A) interferons B) human insulin C) taxol D) streptokinase E) penicillin
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Penicillin was the first antibiotic substance produced by microorganisms (Penicillium mold) and used pharmaceutically, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.

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