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State the medicinal value and the bioactive molecules produced Penicillium notatum, Monascus perpureus and Trichoderma polysporum.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Penicillium notatum**: - **Medicinal Value**: Penicillium notatum is a fungus that is primarily known for its role in the production of penicillin, one of the first antibiotics discovered. It is used to treat various bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, among others. - **Bioactive Molecule**: The key bioactive molecule produced by Penicillium notatum is **Penicillin**. 2. **Monascus purpurus**: - **Medicinal Value**: Monascus purpurus is a yeast that is used in traditional medicine and food fermentation. It is known for its ability to produce statins, which are compounds that help lower cholesterol levels in the blood, thus reducing the risk of heart disease. ...
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