AIPMT MAINS2011Botany-Microbes in Human Welfare

AIPMT MAINS 2011 Botany Microbial Products MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Read the following statement having two blanks (A and B) 'A drug used for (A) patients is obtained from a species of the organism (B).' The one correct option for the two blanks is

A

Swine flu - Monascus

B

AIDS - Pseudomonas

C

Heart - Penicillium

D

Organ-transplant - Trichoderma

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Cyclosporin drug is obtained from the fungus Trichoderma and is used in organ-transplantation.

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