6. Name any two species of fungus, which are used in the production of the antibiotics.


Antibiotics are medicines that are produced by certain micro-organisms to

kill other disease-causing micro-organisms. These medicines are commonly

obtained from bacteria and fungi.

The species of fungus used in the production of antibiotics are: 

Antibiotic                                                                           Fungus source

1

Penicillin

Penicillium notatum

2

Cephalosporin

Cephalosporium acremonium