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Part of Penicillin — GCSE History

This definitions covers Key Terms within Penicillin for GCSE History. Revise Penicillin in Medicine Through Time for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 6 of 10 in this topic. Make sure you can use the exact wording confidently, because definition marks are often lost through vague language.

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Practice Questions for Penicillin

In which year did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?

A. 1918
B. 1928
C. 1939
D. 1945

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Which two scientists purified penicillin and made it usable as a medicine?

A. Pasteur and Koch
B. Jenner and Lister
C. Fleming and Pasteur
D. Florey and Chain

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Quick Recall Flashcards

When did Fleming discover penicillin?

1928 — noticed mould killing bacteria on forgotten petri dish

Who developed penicillin for use?

Howard Florey and Ernst Chain (Oxford, 1939-41)

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Common Misconceptions