Question

cyclosporin a and statin are produced from the following respectively.
a) bacteria, bacteria b) fungus, yeast
c) bacteria, fungus d) fungus, bacteria​

Answer 1

Answer: (i) Cyclosporin A is obtained from the fungus Trichoderma polysporum.  

(ii) Statins are produced by yeast Monascus purpureus

Answer 2

Answer:

(b) Fungus , Yeast

Explanation:

• Cyclosporin a = Trichoderma Polysporum(Fungi) = Immunosupressive agent in organ transplantation.
• Statin = Monascus Purpureus(yeast) = Blood Cholestrol lowering agent