Which of the following is a commercial product formed by the fungus Trichoderma?

Lactic acid

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Cyclosporin A

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Penicillin

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Statins

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Solution

The correct option is B
Cyclosporin A

The correct option is option B.
Explanation for the correct option:
Cyclosporin A is an immunosuppressant extracted from the Trichoderma species.
It is helpful in organ and bone marrow transplants.
It is a calcineurin inhibitor having immunomodulatory properties to prevent the rejection of transplants and lessen inflammation.
Explanation for the incorrect options
Option A
Lactic acid is produced in the muscle cells of the body due to anaerobic respiration.
Option C
Penicillin is an antibiotic produced from the fungus Penicillium notatum or Penicillium chrysogenum.
Option D
Statins are made using the yeast Monascus purpureus. The usage of statins lowers blood cholesterol.
Final answer: Cyclosporin A is a commercial product formed by the fungus Trichoderma.

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