Penicillin is obtained from fungi, specifically a group of molds known as Penicillium. The discovery of penicillin, one of the first widely used antibiotics, is credited to Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928. Fleming observed that the mold Penicillium notatum produced a substance that could inhibit the growth of bacteria. This substance was later named penicillin and became a groundbreaking antibiotic in the field of medicine, revolutionizing the treatment of bacterial infections. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Fungus.

The option that represents a foreign breed of bird known for its capacity to lay more eggs is:

(A) White Leghorn

Explanation:

White Leghorn is a breed of chicken that originated in Italy but is widely used in many countries, including as a popular egg-laying breed in poultry farming. Leghorns are known for their prolific egg production, making them a common choice for commercial egg production.

The other options:

Broiler refers to chickens raised for meat.

White Cornish is a breed known for its meat qualities.

"New Hemisphere" does not appear to refer to a specific poultry breed.

So, the correct answer is (A) White Leghorn.