Understanding the metabolic capabilities of different microbes is crucial in biotechnology for producing various industrial and pharmaceutical compounds.
- A) Saccharomyces is widely used for producing Ethanol (IV), especially in brewing and biofuel production.
- B) Aspergillus is a versatile fungus used industrially for producing Citric acid (III), an important additive in the food industry.
- C) Trichoderma, although primarily known for other bioactive compounds, is matched here with the production of Cyclosporin A (II) for the sake of this exercise.
- D) Monascus is better known for producing metabolites like lovastatin, categorized under Statins (I).
Thus, the correct matches according to the given options are:
- A) Saccharomyces → Ethanol
- B) Aspergillus → Citric acid
- C) Trichoderma → Cyclosporin A
- D) Monascus → Statins
