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Why did Alexander Fleming leave his laboratory in a mess?
He was in a hurry to go on vacation.
What was Fleming studying before he went on vacation?
A type of dangerous bacteria.
Why was Fleming looking for a remedy?
The bacterial infection was often terminal.
What did Fleming find when he returned from vacation?
His lab was covered in fungus.
What did Fleming notice about the fungus and the bacteria?
The bacteria died when the fungus was nearby.
What did Fleming decide to do after noticing the fungus?
He examined it more closely and began experiments.
What did Fleming first wonder about the dead bacteria?
Whether they died by accident or were killed by the fungus.
What did later tests prove?
That the fungus killed the bacteria.
How did Fleming feel about what he discovered?
He was astonished.
What effect did the fungus have on the bacteria?
It inhibited the growth of the bacteria.
What kind of solution had Fleming originally been searching for?
A synthetic material.
What did Fleming do after finding the helpful molecules?
He extracted them and made them into a pill.
How effective was the new drug?
It worked very well against harmful bacteria.
What happened after the discovery became known?
It received a lot of publicity and was used worldwide.
Why was Fleming’s discovery important?
It changed the world and saved many lives.
