NEET2016ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareActual
Which of the following is wrongly matched in the given table?
Options
- AMicrobe Product Application Trichoderma polysporum Cyclosporin A Immunosuppressive drug
- BMicrobe Product Application Monascus purpureus Statins Lowering of blood cholesterol
- CMicrobe Product Application Streptococcus Streptokinase Removal of clot from blood vessel
- DMicrobe Product Application Clostridium butylicum Lipase Removal of oil stains
Correct answer
D. Microbe Product Application Clostridium butylicum Lipase Removal of oil stains
Step-by-step solution
Clostridium butylicum is used for the production of butyric acid that is used to make rancid butter. Lipases: These are used in detergent formulations and are helpful in removing oily stains from laundry. Lipases are obtained from Candida lipolytica and Geotrichum candidum.