Isotonic saline (0.85% NaCl) is used as an RBC diluent to preserve red blood cell integrity and prevent hemolysis. For WBC counts, diluents such as dilute acetic acid or Turk’s solution are employed; these lyse red blood cells, allowing clearer visualization of white blood cells.
| List - I | List – II | ||
| A. | Streptococcus | i. | Citric acid |
| B. | Trichoderma polysporum | ii. | Clot buster |
| C. | Monascus purpureus | iii. | Cyclosporin A |
| D. | Aspergillus niger | iv. | Statins |
Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products?
A. \(\textit{Aspergillus niger}\)
B. \(\textit{Lactobacillus}\)
C. \(\textit{Trichoderma polysporum}\)
D. \(\textit{Saccharomyces cerevisiae}\)
E. \(\textit{Propionibacterium sharmanii}\)