Multiple choice

Enzyme lipolase produced by fungus Humicola languinosa effectively removes fat stains from fabrics but the yield obtained through this fungus is very less. To increase the yield, the gene for lipolase was isolated and cloned in another organism. Which of the following organisms was used for this cloning?

  1. Zygosaccharomyces rouxii

  2. Saccharomyces cerevisae

  3. Aspergillus oryzae

  4. Rhizopus sps

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The gene responsible for lipolase was isolated, cloned and inserted into Aspergillus oryzae. It is preferred due to rapid growth and strong secretion of enzymes.