Identify the microorganism which is responsible for the production of an immunosuppressive molecule cyclosporin A :
- Trichoderma polysporum
- Clostridium butylicum
- Aspergillus niger
- Streptococcus cerevisiae
Answer
(1) Trichoderma polysporum
Solution
As per NCERT, cyclosporin A, which is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients, is produced by the fungus Trichoderma polysporum.
Clostridium butylicum produces butyric acid and Aspergillus niger produces citric acid.
Answer: (1)