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A Bioactive molecule, Cyclosporin-A used...

A Bioactive molecule, Cyclosporin-A used as an immuno-suppressive agent in organ- transplant patients is produced by

A

Aspergillus niger

B

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

C

Monascus purpurens

D

Trichoderma polysporum

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Aspergillus niger is source of acetic acid : Saccharonyces cerevisiae is source of ethanal and Monascus purpurens is source of statins [blood- cholesterol lowering agents ].
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