CUET Preparation Today
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I |
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV |
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
A. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are a group of photosynthetic bacteria that are commonly found in various aquatic and terrestrial environments, including paddy fields. These microbes play a crucial role in enhancing soil fertility and promoting plant growth through their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. Certain species of cyanobacteria, such as Anabaena, Nostoc, and Oscillatoria, can fix atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia. B. Statins produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus have been commercialised as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for synthesis of cholesterol. C. Microbes especially yeasts have been used from time immemorial for the production of beverages like wine, beer, whisky, brandy or rum. For this purpose the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices, to produce ethanol. D. Cyclosporin A, that is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients, is produced by the fungus Trichoderma polysporum. |
