Question

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

• A. Clostridium butylicum - Butyric acid
• B. Trichoderma polysporum - Cyclosporin A
• C. Monascus purpureus - Citric Acid
• D. Streptococcus - Streptokinase

Hint:

Some microorganisms are used in the production of industrial products, like antibiotics, enzymes, and acids. It is important to match the correct organism with its respective product.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Clostridium butylicum correctly produces Butyric acid.
- Trichoderma polysporum correctly produces Cyclosporin A.
- Monascus purpureus is incorrectly associated with Citric acid; it produces Monacolin K, a component of cholesterol-lowering drugs.
- Streptococcus correctly produces Streptokinase, an enzyme for dissolving blood clots.