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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.