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Question
Give three examples of bioactive molecules.
Short Answer
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Solution
- Cyclosporin A: Produced by Trichoderma polysporum. It is used as an immunosuppressive agent during organ transplantation.
- Statins: Produced by Monascus purpureus. They are used to lower blood cholesterol levels.
- Streptokinase: Produced by Streptococcus. It is used as a clot-busting agent to dissolve blood clots.
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Chapter 14: Microbes in Human Welfare - EXERCISES [Page 762]
