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प्रश्न
Define the following term
Antibiotics
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उत्तर
Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by microorganisms which can kill or retard the growth of other disease causing microbes even in low concentration. Antibiotic means “against life”.
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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
The microbial source of vinegar is ______.
What is the microbial source of vitamin B12?
Write short notes on the following:
Microbial fuel cells
Identify the diagram given below.
Match the enzyme in column l with its microbial source in column ll and select the correct alternative.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (i) | lnvertase | (a) | Rhizopus sp |
| (ii) | Pectinase | (b) | Saccharonmyces cerevisiae |
| (iii) | Lipase | (C) | Trichoderma konigi |
| (iv) | Cellulase | (d) | Sclerotiana libertine |
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| 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:
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How do bioactive molecules of fungal origin help in restoring good health of humans?
