Q161 / 180 · AIIMS 2014 · Zoology

Select the correct pair of microorganism and the product obtained from it.

  • A
    Monascus purpureus - produces large holes in Swiss cheese.
  • B
    Monascus purpureus - produces large holes in Swiss cheese.
  • Correct answer
    C
    Streptococcus - produces streptokinase which is used to remove clots.
  • D
    Aspergillus niger - produces citric acid and butyric acid.

Solution

Statins produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus are used as blood-cholestrol lowering agents. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used for making bread and ethanol. Aspergillus niger (a fungus) produces citric acid.

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

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