NEET Biology question

Identify the blank spaces A, B, C, D given in the following table and select the correct answer. Types of Microbes: Fungus / C Scientific Name: A / Monascus Purpureus Product: Cyclosporin / Statin Medical Application: B / D

(A)A-Trichoderma polysporum, B-As an immunosuppressive agent in organ transplant patients, C-Yeast, D-as blood-cholesterol lowering agentCorrect
(B)A-Trichoderma polysporum, B-As blood-cholesterol lowering agent, C-Protozoa, D-As an immunosuppressive agent in organ transplant patients
(C)A-Clostridium butylicum, B-used as a clot-buster, C-Yeast, D-As blood-cholesterol agent
(D)A-Clostridium butylicum, B-As blood-cholesterol lowering agent, C-Yeast, D-used as a clot-buster

Answer: (A)

Solution

Trichoderma polysporum (fungus) produces cyclosporin, used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ transplant patients (A, B),

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