Q16 / 226 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare

Read the following statement having two blanks (A and B):
"A drug used for -------(A) ------- patients is obtained from a species of the organism ---- (B) -----."

  • A
    Blank - A               Blank - B
    Heart                      Penicillium
  • Correct answer
    B
    Blank - A               Blank - B
    Organ-transplant    Trichoderma
  • C
    Blank - A               Blank - B
    Alcoholism             Monascus
  • D
    Blank - A               Blank - B 
    Cancer                   Streptococcus

Solution

Trichoderma is a species of filamentous fungi.  Cyclosporin A is immunosuppressive drug obtained from Trichoderma and used in organ transplantation.

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

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