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Question
Name the bioactive molecules produced by Trichoderma polysporum and Monascus purpureus.
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Solution
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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