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NEET2014ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareActual

Select the correct pair of microorganism and the product obtained from it.

Options

  1. AMonascus purpureus - produces large holes in Swiss cheese.
  2. BMonascus purpureus - produces large holes in Swiss cheese.
  3. CStreptococcus - produces streptokinase which is used to remove clots.
  4. DAspergillus niger - produces citric acid and butyric acid.

Correct answer

C. Streptococcus - produces streptokinase which is used to remove clots.

Step-by-step solution

Statins produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus are used as blood-cholestrol lowering agents. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used for making bread and ethanol. Aspergillus niger (a fungus) produces citric acid.

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