Penicillin Production — Questions and answers

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What did Alexander Fleming notice about the mold Penicillium notatum in his petri dish?

Choices

  1. It made the bacteria grow faster.
  2. It caused the bacteria to change color.
  3. Bacteria failed to grow around it. ✓
  4. It produced a sweet smell.

Answer: Bacteria failed to grow around it.

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What was the 'real fear' Dr. Eleanor Vance talked about during the war?

Choices

  1. The sound of loud explosions.
  2. Not having enough food.
  3. Infections that they couldn't stop. ✓
  4. Running out of bandages.

Answer: Infections that they couldn't stop.

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What was the main challenge the Oxford team wanted to solve about penicillin?

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  1. Finding out what color it was.
  2. Mastering how to make enough of it. ✓
  3. Giving it a new name.
  4. Making it taste better.

Answer: Mastering how to make enough of it.

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Why did the British government turn to the United States for help with penicillin production during World War II?

Choices

  1. To find new scientists.
  2. To get more money for research.
  3. They were busy with the war and needed help with mass production. ✓
  4. They wanted to share their secrets.

Answer: They were busy with the war and needed help with mass production.

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