Match List I with List II:
| LIST I (Microorganism) | LIST II (Product Obtained) |
|---|---|
| A. Trichoderma polysporum | I. Ethanol |
| B. Monascus purpureus | II. Citric Acid |
| C. Saccharomyces cerevisiae | III. Cyclosporin A |
| D. Aspergillus niger | IV. Statins |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
A. Trichoderma polysporum — this matches III. Cyclosporin A. Used as an immunosuppressive agent.
B. Monascus purpureus — this matches IV. Statins. Blood-cholesterol lowering agents.
C. Saccharomyces cerevisiae — this matches I. Ethanol. Yeast ferments sugars to ethanol.
D. Aspergillus niger — this matches II. Citric Acid. The fungus produces citric acid.
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