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NEET 2020
Exam
NEET
Year
2020
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Microbes in Human Welfare

NEET 2020 · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare

Cyclosporin A , used as an immuno-suppression agent, is produced...

Cyclosporin AA, used as an immuno-suppression agent, is produced from:

Options

  1. AMonascus purpureus
  2. BSaccharomyces cerevisiae
  3. CPenicillium notatum
  4. DTrichoderma polysporum

Correct answer

D. Trichoderma polysporum

Step-by-step solution

Monascus purpureus, yeast is used for the industrial production of statins, that are used to lower blood cholesterol.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, yeast is used for the industrial production of alcohol.

Penicillium notatum is a fungus used for the production of the antibiotic penicillin.

Trichoderma polysporum is used for the production of cyclosporin A is used as an immuno-suppressing agent and is given to patients after transplant surgeries.

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