Multiple choice

Which of the following organisms is commercially exploited to obtain a polymer that is used as blood plasma expander?

  1. Xanthomonas campestris

  2. Azobacter vinelandii

  3. Pseudomonas elodea

  4. Streptococcus mutans

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Streptococcus mutans produces dextrans. They are used as blood plasma expanders for the prevention of thrombosis and in wound dressing.