Which of the following microbes are commercially exploited for the production of enzymes and bioactive molecules used specifically in medical therapies? A. Streptococcus B. Clostridium butylicum C. Monascus purpureus D. Acetobacter aceti E. Trichoderma polysporum Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Streptococcus produces streptokinase, which is used as a clot buster for removing clots from the blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infarction. Monascus purpureus produces statins, which are used as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. Trichoderma polysporum produces cyclosporin A, which is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients. Clostridium butylicum and Acetobacter aceti produce butyric acid and acetic acid respectively, which are organic acids used in industries and no