Match List - I with List - II. Match the following list of bioactive substances and their role.
| List – I (Bioactive Substance) | List – II (Role) |
|---|---|
| (A) Statin | (I) Removal of oil stains |
| (B) Cyclosporin A | (II) Removal of clots from blood vessels |
| (C) Streptokinase | (III) Lowering of blood cholesterol |
| (D) Lipase | (IV) Immuno-suppressive agent |
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)-(II), (D)-(I)
(A) Statin — this matches (III) Lowering of blood cholesterol. Statins from Monascus purpureus block cholesterol synthesis.
(B) Cyclosporin A — this matches (IV) Immuno-suppressive agent. Used in organ-transplant patients.
(C) Streptokinase — this matches (II) Removal of clots from blood vessels. The clot buster from Streptococcus.
(D) Lipase — this matches (I) Removal of oil stains. Used in detergents.