Question

Given below is a list of some commercially important products in column A, whereas in column B are names of source organisms:

\[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{Column A (Bioactive Products)} & \textbf{Column B (Source Organisms)} \\ \hline A. \text{Cyclosporin – A} & i. \text{Streptococcus} \\ B. \text{Statins} & ii. \text{Trichoderma polysporum} \\ C. \text{Streptokinase} & iii. \text{Penicillium notatum} \\ D. \text{Penicillin} & iv. \text{Monascus purpureus} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

Select the option where the product and their source organisms are correctly matched.

• A. A – (ii), B – (iii), C – (ii), D – (iv)
• B. A – (iii), B – (iv), C – (iv), D – (i)
• C. A – (ii), B – (iv), C – (i), D – (iii)
• D. A – (iv), B – (ii), C – (i), D – (iii)

Hint:

Bioactive products derived from microorganisms have revolutionized medicine, saving millions of lives globally.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Cyclosporin – A: Produced by Monascus purpureus and used as an immunosuppressant. 
Statins: Derived from Trichoderma polysporum, these lower blood cholesterol. 
Streptokinase: Obtained from Streptococcus, used to remove blood clots. 
Penicillin: Produced by Penicillium notatum, an antibiotic effective against bacterial infections.