Assertion (A): While working on Staphylocci, Alexander Fleming observed that Penicillium notatum inhibits the growth of the bacteria.
Reason (R): This inhibiting chemical was commercially extracted and its full potential was established by Alexander Fleming.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) 
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) 
3. (A) is True, (R) is false 
4. (A) is false, (R) is True 
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Select the incorrect match

1. Monascus                 -    Statins

2. Trichoderma             -    Thurioside

3. Aspergillus               -    Citric acid

4. Propionibacterium     -    Swiss cheese

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