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प्रश्न
Define the following terms
Superbug
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उत्तर
"Superbug" is a term used to describe strains of bacteria that are resistant to the majority of antibiotics commonly used today.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Arrange the following in the decreasing order (most important first) of their importance, for the welfare of human society. Give reasons for your answer.
Biogas, Citric acid, Penicillin and Curd
Give the names and functions of enzymes involved in lactose metabolism in E. Coli.
State the medicinal value and the bioactive molecules produced by Monascus purpureus.
Match the column A with B and rewrite correct pairs.
| A | B | ||
| 1. | citric acid | a) | in medicine for solubility of Ca++ |
| 2. | fumaric acid | b) | confectionary |
| 3. | gluconic acid | c) | in resins as wetting agents |
Which of the following are produced without distillation?
Match the following list of bioactive substances and their roles:
| Bioactive Substance | Role |
| A. Statin | I. Removal of oil stains |
| B. Cyclosporin A | II. Removal of clots from blood vessels |
| C. Streptokinase | iii. Lowering of blood cholesterol |
| D. Lipase | iv. Immuno-suppressive agent |
Choose the correct match:
Name the scientists who were credited for showing the role of Penicillin as an antibiotic?
Identify the enzyme ‘A’ in a given reaction.
\[\ce{Fumaric acid + H2O ->['A']Malate}\]
Write the microbial source of following organic acid:
Acetic acid
Which organism produces the antibiotic griseofulvin?
