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ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMicrobes in Household and Industrial ProductsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice
Match the following:
| List-I | List-II | ||
| (i) | Statins | A | Propionibacterium sharmanii |
| (ii) | Swiss cheese | B | Streptococcus |
| (iii) | Cyclosporin A | C | Aspergillus niger |
| (iv) | Citric acid | D | Trichoderma polysporum |
| (v) | Clot buster | E | Monascus purpureus |
Options:
Answer:
A
Solution:
The bioactive molecule, cyclosporin A, that is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients is produced by the fungusTrichoderma polysporum. Statins produced by the yeastMonascus purpureushave been commercialized as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. Streptokinase produced by the bacteriumStreptococcusand modified by genetic engineering is used as a ‘clot buster’ for removing clots from the blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infarction leading to a heart attack.Aspergillus niger(a fungus) produces citric acid. the large holes in ‘Swiss cheese’ are due to
production of a large amount of CO2by a bacterium namedPropionibacterium sharmanii.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Microbes in Human WelfareSubtopic:Microbes in Household and Industrial Products
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020
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