Q171 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 1) · Zoology

Which of the following is wrongly matched in the given table?

  • A
    Microbe Product Application
    Trichoderma polysporum Cyclosporin A Immunosuppressive drug
  • B
    Microbe Product Application
    Monascus purpureus Statins Lowering of blood cholesterol
  • C
    Microbe Product Application
    Streptococcus Streptokinase Removal of clot from blood vessel
  • Correct answer
    D
    Microbe Product Application
    Clostridium butylicum Lipase Removal of oil stains

Solution

Clostridium butylicum is used for the production of butyric acid that is used to make rancid butter.

Lipases: These are used in detergent formulations and are helpful in removing oily stains from laundry. Lipases are obtained from Candida lipolytica and Geotrichum candidum.

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

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