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Q.

Identify the microorganism which is responsible for the production of an immunosuppressive molecule cyclosporin A.           [2022]
1 Trichoderma polysporum  
2 Clostridium butylicum  
3 Aspergillus niger  
4 Streptococcus cerevisiae  

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Cyclosporin A is used as immuno-suppressant. This drug is derived from a fungus, Trichoderma polysporum and is used to prevent rejection of kidney, heart and liver transplants. Cyclosporin inhibits the activity of helper T-cells that acts against foreign bodies.