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While Alexander Fleming was a biologist and pharmacologist by profession, his most momentous discovery was unintentional and had a profound impact on medicine. What substance did he identify and isolate?
Correct Incorrect Penicillin - Alexander Fleming stumbled upon penicillin when he left a culture plate unattended in his laboratory before going on vacation. Upon his return, he discovered mold growth, a discovery that eventually led to the creation of the world's first true antibiotic.