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Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928

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Who discovered penicillin?

Charles Darwin

Alexander Fleming

Tim Berners-Lee

Isaac Newton

Explanation

Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. It was the world's first widely used antibiotic.

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In what year was penicillin discovered?

1918

1928

1938

1948

Explanation

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. It is one of the most important medical discoveries in history.