Question

The three microbes are listed below. Name the product produced by each one of them and mention their use.
(a) Aspergillus niger
(b) Trichoderma polysporum
(c) Monascus purpureus

Answer 1

The Microbes produced products and their uses are as follows:

a) Aspergillus niger:

Citric acid is produced by using Aspergillus niger.

Uses:

Citric acid is used as a preservative agent in food and beverages.

Citric acid is supposed to be a chelating agent and emulsifying agent in ice creams

b) Trichoderma polysporum:

Cyclosporin A is the bioactive molecule produced by using Trichoderma polysporum. It is a type of fungus.

Uses:

Cyclosporin A is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ transplant patients.

c) Monascus Purpureus:

Monascus purpureus is a yeast. Ethanol is produced by using Monascus perpureus.

Uses:

Ethanol is used as a preservative for biological specimens.

Ethanol is a common ingredient in many hands sanitizers and cosmetics.