Question:

Choose the correct statements among the following
I. Streptokinase is produced by Streptococcus.
II. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used for commercial production of Ethanol.
III. Cyclosporin-A — blood cholesterol lowering agent produced by Trichoderma polysporum.
IV. Statin produced by yeast.

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Remember: Cyclosporin-A is an immunosuppressant, not related to cholesterol lowering.
Updated On: Jun 3, 2025
  • I, II, III
  • II, III, IV
  • I, III, IV
  • I, II, IV
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Statement I: Correct. Streptokinase is an enzyme produced by \textit{Streptococcus} and used as a clot buster.
Statement II: Correct. \textit{Saccharomyces cerevisiae} (yeast) is used for ethanol production in industries.
Statement III: Incorrect. Cyclosporin-A is an immunosuppressive drug, not a cholesterol-lowering agent, and is produced by \textit{Trichoderma polysporum}.
Statement IV: Correct. Statins, which lower cholesterol, are produced by yeast species like \textit{Monascus purpureus}.
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