NEET Botany Microbes in Household Products MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the role of microbes in household products is correct?
Biofertilisers are primarily derived from fungi and help enrich soil nutrients.
Rhizobium bacteria are known for their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen in leguminous plants.
Statins used for lowering cholesterol are produced from bacterial sources.
Cyclosporin A, an immunosuppressive drug, is produced from fungal sources.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement B is correct as Rhizobium bacteria form symbiotic relationships with leguminous plants to fix nitrogen. Statement A is misleading because biofertilisers primarily include bacteria and cyanobacteria. Statements C and D incorrectly attribute statins and Cyclosporin A to bacterial and fungal sources, respectively, which are not supported in the provided context.
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