Alexander Fleming and Penicillin

Who discovered penicillin?

• Louis Pasteur

• Ernst Chain

• Howard Florey

• Alexander Fleming

What did Alexander Fleming discover in his snot that has antibacterial properties?

• Mold

• Lysosome

• Virus

• Penicillin

Where was Alexander Fleming born?

• Scotland

• England

• Australia

• Germany

What was the profession of Alexander Fleming's older brother?

• Doctor

• Farmer

• Teacher

• Scientist

What did Alexander Fleming notice about the mold that grew on his dirty dishes?

• It was harmless

• It killed bacteria around it

• It was colorful

• It smelled bad

Who was the scientist from Germany that recognized the potential of Fleming's discovery?

• Howard Florey

• Ernst Chain

• Marie Curie

• Albert Einstein

What was the first successful test of penicillin on a human used for?

• A cut

• A bacterial infection in the eye

• A cold

• A stomach ulcer

What did the team use to filter the penicillin?

• Paper towel

• Parachute silk

• Cotton cloth

• Coffee filter

Where did the team find the best quality penicillin mold for mass production?

• In a laboratory

• On a rotten melon

• In a forest

• From a cheese

What year did penicillin become widely used?

• 1950

• 1945

• 1928

• 1960