Question

State the medicinal value and the bioactive molecules produced by Streptococous, Monascus and Trichoderma. [3]

Answer 1

• Streptococcus : It produces Streptokinase which is used as a clot buster to dissolve blood clots in patients who have undergone heart attacks. [1]
• Monascus : This fungal species produces blood-cholesterol lowering agents. Statins, act as inhibitors of enzyme HMG CoA reductase of liver which form mevalonate, required for cholesterol synthesis. [1]
• Trichoderma : It produces cyclosporin A which acts as immunosuppressive agent by inhibiting the activation of T-cell response to transplanted organs. [1]