Microbes in Human Welfare(In household Food Processing, Industrial Production, Sewage Treatment, Energy Generation and as Biocontrol Agents and Biofertilizers.) NEET Questions

Microbes in Human Welfare(In household Food Processing, Industrial Production, Sewage Treatment, Energy Generation and as Biocontrol Agents and Biofertilizers.) MCQ Questions

7.
The enzyme produced by Streptococcus used to dissolve blood clots is:
A.
Streptokinase
B.
Lipase
C.
Trypsin
D.
Amylase
ANSWER :
A. Streptokinase
8.
Which of the following microbes is used in statin production to lower blood cholesterol?
A.
Penicillium notatum
B.
Monascus purpureus
C.
Streptomyces griseus
D.
Rhizopus stolonifer
ANSWER :
B. Monascus purpureus
9.
The role of methanogens in biogas production is to:
A.
Produce lactic acid
B.
Produce methane
C.
Produce oxygen
D.
Produce ethanol
ANSWER :
B. Produce methane
10.
Which bacterium is used in the production of butyric acid?
A.
Lactobacillus
B.
Clostridium butylicum
C.
Azotobacter
D.
Methanobacterium
ANSWER :
B. Clostridium butylicum
11.
Cyclosporin A, used as an immunosuppressive agent, is produced by:
A.
Trichoderma polysporum
B.
Penicillium chrysogenum
C.
Streptococcus pyogenes
D.
Aspergillus niger
ANSWER :
A. Trichoderma polysporum
12.
What is the role of Bacillus thuringiensis in agriculture?
A.
Biopesticide
B.
Biofertilizer
C.
Compost accelerator
D.
Nitrogen fixer
ANSWER :
A. Biopesticide