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Give any two bioactive molecules produced by microbes and state their uses.

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The two bioactive molecules produced by microbes are cyclosporin A and statins
(9i) Cyclosporine A: It is produced from the fungus, Tichoderma polysproum. It has antifungal and antiparasitic properties. It is used as an immuno suppressant in organ transplantation.
(ii) Statins: Statins are produced from the yeast, Monascus purpureus. This preparation is used to reduce blood cholestrol levels.
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