NEET 2022, Biology Q65: Kingdom Fungi
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Q.
Identify the microorganism which is responsible for the production of an immunosuppressive molecule cyclosporin A:
- A
Trichoderma polysporum
- B
Clostridium butylicum
- C
Aspergillus niger
- D
Streptococcus cerevisiae
Solution
Cyclosporin A is an immunosuppressant widely used to prevent rejection in organ transplant recipients. It is produced commercially from the fungus Trichoderma polysporum.
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