Question
Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare
The large holes in �Swiss cheese� are because of
A
Propionibacterium sharmanii
B
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
C
Trichoderma polysporum
D
Clostridium butylicum
Answer
Propionibacterium sharmanii
Explanation
Solution
Swiss cheese has large holes in it due to carbon dioxide formed by the activity of bacteria Propionibacterium sharmanii. Trichoderma polysporum, a type of fungus, produces cyclosporin A (an immunosuppressive agent). Blood cholesterol-lowering agent statins are also obtained from the fungus Monascus purpureus.