Match Column–I with Column–II and select the correct option using the codes given below
Column-I | Column-II | ||
(A) | Citric acid | (I) | Trichoderma |
(B) | Cyclosporin A | (II) | Clostridium |
(C) | Statins | (III) | Aspergillus |
(D) | Butyric acid | (IV) | Monascus |
CODES :
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The microorganisms in Column–II are the commercial sources for the organic acids and bioactive molecules listed in Column–I:
Citric acid → (iii) Aspergillus niger: This filamentous fungus is the primary industrial producer of citric acid through fermentation.
Cyclosporin A → (i) Trichoderma polysporum: This fungus produces Cyclosporin A, a potent immunosuppressive agent used to prevent organ transplant rejection.
Statins → (iv) Monascus purpureus: Statins, used as blood-cholesterol lowering agents, are derived from this yeast.
Butyric acid → (ii) Clostridium butylicum: This bacterium is used for the commercial production of butyric acid.
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