Following World War II,American scientists made a critical contribution to the development of penicillin by
A) discovering the antibacterial properties for which the drug was named.
B) discovering it could be used to treat streptococcal blood infections.
C) effectively using the antibacterial agent known as sulfanilamide.
D) developing methods for its mass production and commercial distribution.
E) demonstrating the value of antiseptic solutions to prevent infection.

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American scientists played a significant role in developing methods to mass-produce and commercialize penicillin, making it widely available for the treatment of bacterial infections. Although the discovery of penicillin's antibacterial properties is credited to Alexander Fleming, it was American scientists who refined its production and distribution.

Following World War II,American Scientists Made a Critical Contribution to the Development