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Cyclosporin A used as immunosuppressive agent is obtained from


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Bacterium Bacillus subtilis

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Fungus Trichoderma polysporum

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Fungus Tolypocladiuminflatum

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both 1 and 2

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The correct option is B

Fungus Trichoderma polysporum


Cyclosporin A produced by the fungus Trichoderma polysporum, is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ-transplant patients to ensure that the new organ is not rejected by the recipient and is integrated into the recipient’s body seamlessly.

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