Name the bioactive molecule that is used as an immuno suppressive agent.

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The bioactive molecule is Cyclosporin-A produced by a fungus Trichoderma polysporum which is used as an immuno- suppressive agent.

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Q. Match the following list of bioactive substances and their roles.

Bioactive Substance	Role
(i) Statin	(A) Removal of oil stains
(ii) Cyclosporin A	(B) Removal of dots from blood vessels
(iii) Streptokinase	(C) Lowering of blood cholesterol
(iv) Lipase	(D) Immuno-suppressive agent

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(A) Tetracyclin
(B) Cyclosporin-A
(C) Statin
(D) Streptomycin

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