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प्रश्न
Name the bioactive molecules produced by Trichoderma polysporum and Monascus purpureus.
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उत्तर
Trichoderma polysporum is used to produce immunosuppressive agent cyclosporine A.Monascus purpureus is used to produce blood-cholesterol lowering agents Statins.
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Given below is a list of six micro-organisms. State their usefulness to humans.
- Nucleopolyhedrovirus
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Monascus purpureus
- Trichoderma polysporum
- Penicillium notatum
- Propionibacterium sharmanii
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