Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| Microorganisms | Applications |
| (A) Saccharomyces cerevisiae | (I) Large holes in Swiss cheese |
| (B) Propionibacterium sharmanii | (II) Statins |
| (C) Trichoderma polysporum | (III) Bread making |
| (D) Monascus purpureus | (IV) Cyclosporin A |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
(A) Saccharomyces cerevisiae — this matches (III) Bread making. It is the baker’s yeast. It gives off carbon dioxide during fermentation, and the gas makes the dough rise.
(B) Propionibacterium sharmanii — this matches (I) Large holes in Swiss cheese. This bacterium makes a large amount of carbon dioxide, and the gas forms the large holes.
(C) Trichoderma polysporum — this matches (IV) Cyclosporin A. This fungus makes cyclosporin A, which is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients.
(D) Monascus purpureus — this matches (II) Statins. This yeast makes statins, which lower blood cholesterol. They block the enzyme that makes cholesterol.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 18-05-2026 (Slot 1).