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NEET 2022
Exam
NEET
Year
2022
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Microbes in Human Welfare

NEET 2022 · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare

Identify the microorganism which is responsible for the production...

Identify the microorganism which is responsible for the production of an immunosuppressive molecule cyclosporin A:

Options

  1. AClostridium butylicum
  2. BAspergillus niger
  3. CSaccharomyces cerevisiae
  4. DTrichoderma polysporum

Correct answer

D. Trichoderma polysporum

Step-by-step solution

Trichoderma species are free-living fungi found in the root ecosystem (rhizosphere). The fungus Trichoderma polysporum is responsible for the production of cyclosporin A.

It is used as an immunosuppressive drug and is used by organ transplant patients to avoid graft rejection.

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