Question

How did Alexander Fleming's research solve a societal problem?

• He developed ways to treat inherited diseases.
• He advocated for
regular hand washing to kill germs.
• He discovered a new
type of medicine that could treat infections.
• He discovered the cause of mad cow disease,
an emerging disease.

Answer 1

He discovered a new type of medicine that could treat infections.

He discovered the 1st antibiotic (penicillin).