Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Biology

Question:

Penicillium is a _____.

Options:

Virus

Algae

Fungi

Bacteria

Correct Answer:

Fungi

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) – Fungi

Penicillium is a fungi. It is a mold that produces penicillin, one of the first antibiotics discovered. Penicillium is a genus of filamentous fungi, commonly found in indoor and outdoor environments.