Q172 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 2) · Zoology

Match the following list of microbes and their importance:
 
  Column I   Column II
A Lactobacillus (i) Production of genetically-engineered clot busters
B Monascus purpureus (ii) Production of citric acid
C Streptococcus (iii) Conversion of milk into curd
D Aspergillus niger (iv) Production of blood-cholesterol lowering agents

  • A
    A - iv; B - iii; C - ii;  D - i
  • B
    A - iv; B - ii; C - i; D - iii
  • C
    A - iii; B - i; C - iv; D - ii
  • Correct answer
    D
    A - iii; B - iv; C - i; D - ii

Solution

Microbes Importance

A - Lactobacillus - Conversion of milk into curd

B - Monascus purpureus - Production of blood cholesterol-lowering agents

C - Streptococcus - Production of genetically-engineered clot busters

D - Aspergillus niger - Production of citric acid

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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