Match List I with List II : List I (Bioactive molecules) List II (Importance) A. Streptokinase I. Immunosuppressive agent B. Statins II. Removal of clots from the blood vessels C. Lipases III. Blood cholesterol-lowering agent D. Cyclosporin A IV. Detergent formulations Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
D. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Streptokinase is produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and is used as a clot buster for removing clots from the blood vessels. Thus, A matches with II. Statins are produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus and act as blood cholesterol-lowering agents. Thus, B matches with III. Lipases are used in detergent formulations and help in removing oily stains from laundry. Thus, C matches with IV. Cyclosporin A is produced by the fungus Trichoderma polysporum and is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients. Thus, D matches with I. The correct matching is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I. Answer: A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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