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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 8. microbes in human welfare

Match List I with List II :
List I (Bioactive molecules)List II (Importance)
A. StreptokinaseI. Immunosuppressive agent
B. StatinsII. Removal of clots from the blood vessels
C. LipasesIII. Blood cholesterol-lowering agent
D. Cyclosporin AIV. Detergent formulations
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  2. B A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  3. C A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  4. D A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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(D) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

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(D) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Streptokinase is produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and is used as a clot buster for removing clots from the blood vessels. Thus, A matches with II.
Statins are produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus and act as blood cholesterol-lowering agents. Thus, B matches with III.
Lipases are used in detergent formulations and help in removing oily stains from laundry. Thus, C matches with IV.
Cyclosporin A is produced by the fungus Trichoderma polysporum and is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients. Thus, D matches with I.
The correct matching is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.