Match List I with List II
| LIST I | LIST II |
|---|---|
| Organism | Product |
| A. Streptococcus | I. Citric acid |
| B. Aspergillus niger | II. Streptokinase |
| C. Monascus purpureus | III. Ethanol |
| D. Saccharomyces cerevisiae | IV. Statin |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(A) Streptococcus — this matches (II) Streptokinase. Streptokinase is made by this bacterium and, after genetic modification, is used as a ‘clot buster’ to dissolve clots in blood vessels.
(B) Aspergillus niger — this matches (I) Citric acid. This fungus is used for the industrial production of citric acid.
(C) Monascus purpureus — this matches (IV) Statin. This yeast makes statins, which lower blood cholesterol by blocking the enzyme that makes it.
(D) Saccharomyces cerevisiae — this matches (III) Ethanol. Brewer's yeast ferments sugar to ethanol in the industrial production of alcohol.