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Published on: August 21, 2026
Identify the microorganism which is responsible for the production of an immunosuppressive molecule cyclosporin A:
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Cyclosporin 
is a bioactive substance. It is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients and is produced by the fungus Trichoderma polysporum. Aspergillus niger (a fungus) is involved in the production of citric acid. Streptococcus cerevisiae is used for commercial production of ethanol. Clostridium butylicum (a bacterium) is involved in the production of butyric acid.
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