Microbes in Human Welfare

What is the reason behind production of large holes in 'Swiss Cheese' ?

1. The production of large amount of CO2 and H2 by Trichoderma polysporum
2. The production of large amount of CO2 and H2 by lactic acid bacteria called Lactobacillus
3. The production of large amount of CO2 by Propionibacterium sharmanii
4. The production of large amount of CO2 by Clostridium butylicum

Match List I with List II :

1. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
2. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Which of the following is used as a clot buster?

1. Statins
2. Streptokinase
3. Penicillin
4. Cyclosporin A

Which of the following is an example of non-distilled alcoholic beverage produced by yeast?

1. Beer
2. Rum
3. Whisky
4. Brandy

Which of the following organisms cannot fix nitrogen? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. B only
2. E only
3. A only
4. D only

Streptokinase produced by bacterium Streptococcus is used for

1. Liver disease treatment
2. Removing clots from blood vessels
3. Curd production
4. Ethanol production

Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. C and D only
2. C and E only
3. A and B only
4. A and C only

Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
2. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
4. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

Match List-I with List-II relating to microbes and their products: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
4. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

Identify the microorganism which is responsible for the production of an immunosuppressive molecule cyclosporin A :

1. Trichoderma polysporum
2. Clostridium butylicum
3. Aspergillus niger
4. Streptococcus cerevisiae