Match the following list of microbes with the products/functions they are used for:

Column I
A. Saccharomyces

Question

Match the following list of microbes with the products/functions they are used for:

Column I
A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B. Monascus purpureus
C. Trichoderma polysporum
D. Propionibacterium sharmanii

Column II
1. Production of immunosuppressive agents
2. Ripening of Swiss cheese (Large holes)
3. Commercial production of ethanol
4. Blood cholesterol lowering agents

Accepted Answer

According to the text:
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) is used for the commercial production of ethanol (A-3).
- Monascus purpureus (yeast) produces Statins, which act as blood cholesterol lowering agents (B-4).
- Trichoderma polysporum (fungus) produces Cyclosporin A, which is used as an immunosuppressive agent (C-1).
- Propionibacterium sharmanii (bacterium) is responsible for the large holes in Swiss cheese due to CO2 production (D-2).

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