Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| Products | Microbes |
| (A) Cyclosporin A | (I) Monascus purpureus |
| (B) Streptokinase | (II) Aspergillus niger |
| (C) Statins | (III) Streptococcus |
| (D) Citric acid | (IV) Trichoderma polysporum |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(A) Cyclosporin A — this matches (IV) Trichoderma polysporum. This fungus makes cyclosporin A, an immunosuppressive drug given to organ-transplant patients so that the body does not reject the new organ.
(B) Streptokinase — this matches (III) Streptococcus. This bacterium makes streptokinase, which is used as a “clot buster” to remove blood clots in the vessels of patients who have had a heart attack.
(C) Statins — this matches (I) Monascus purpureus. This yeast makes statins, which lower blood cholesterol by blocking the enzyme that makes cholesterol.
(D) Citric acid — this matches (II) Aspergillus niger. This fungus makes citric acid in industry.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 20-05-2026 (Slot 2) and on 14-05-2026 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2025 on 29-05-2025 (Slot 1).