Cyclosporin $A$, used as an immunosuppressive agent, is produced from:

  • A
    Trichoderma polysporum
  • B
    Monascus purpureus
  • C
    Saccharomyces cerevisiae
  • D
    Penicillium notatum

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Which fungal extract was extensively used in treating wounded American soldiers in World War-$II$?

Choose the correct matching pair for the following table:
Column-$I$ (Microbe)Column-$II$ (Product)
$(I)$ Aspergillus niger$(p)$ Lactic acid
$(II)$ Acetobacter aceti$(q)$ Acetic acid
$(III)$ Lactobacillus$(r)$ Citric acid
$(IV)$ Clostridium butylicum$(s)$ Butyric acid

Which of the following microorganisms is used in the industry for the production of citric acid?

Match the microbes in Column-$I$ with their respective products in Column-$II$:
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$P$. Streptococcus$I$. Streptokinase
$Q$. Trichoderma polysporum$II$. Statins
$R$. Monascus purpureus$III$. Cyclosporin-$A$

Which antibiotic was discovered first?

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