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Microbes in Human Welfare — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYMicrobes in Human Welfare2 Marks
Question
Why are some molecules called bioactive molecules? Give two examples of such molecules.
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Answer

Some molecules are called bioactive molecules, because microbes like bacteria or fungi are used in their production.
Example:
  • Citric acid: Acetic acid
  • Butyric acid: Lactic acid
  • Ethanol: Lipase
  • Streptokinase: Cyclosporin A

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