Question
Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare
Select the incorrect match.
A
Citric acid - Aspergillus niger
B
Streptokinase - Streptococcus
C
Butyric acid - Clostridium acetobutylicum
D
Cyclosporin-A - Monascus purpureus
Answer
Cyclosporin-A - Monascus purpureus
Explanation
Solution
Cyclosporin-A is a bioactive molecule, which is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ transplantation. It is obtained through fermentative activity of fungus Trichoderma polysporum.