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Purified antibiotic penicillin of Penicillium notatum was discovered by

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: A
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: History of scientific discovery
	**Related Topics**: Microbiology, Antibiotics, Penicillin
	**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of scientific discoveries
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	The question asks about the discoverer of purified penicillin.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Recall the historical figure associated with the discovery of penicillin.
		Reasoning: This is a direct factual recall question.
	2. Identify the correct name from the options.
		Working: Alexander Fleming is known for discovering penicillin.
	3. Select the corresponding option.
		Result: Alexander Fleming is the correct answer.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] ✓: Alexander Fleming is credited with the discovery of penicillin.
[B] :x: Howard Florey and Ernst Chain purified and mass-produced penicillin, but did not discover it.
[C] :x: Robert Hooke is known for his work with microscopy and cells, not penicillin.
[D] :x: Carolus Linnaeus is known for his system of biological classification, not penicillin.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1.[Error 1]: Confusing the roles of discovery and mass production.
		[How to avoid]: Remember that Fleming discovered penicillin, while Florey and Chain developed methods for mass production.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1.[Helpful shortcut]: Use mnemonics or flashcards to remember key scientific discoveries.
		2.[Memory aid]: Think of Fleming's name and the 'F' in 'first' or 'finding' the penicillin.

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The correct Option is "Alexander Fleming"

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Howard Floxy

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Robert Hooke

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Carolus Linnaeus

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