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(a) Why are the fruit juices bought from market clearer as compared to those made at home ? (b) Name the bioactive molecules produced by Trichoderma polysporum and Monascus purpureus.

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The fruit juices prepared at home are turbid due to the presence in it of fibers and pectin whereas those purchased from the market are clearer because of the use of enzymes like proteases and pectinases which remove turbidity.

S.No.SourceBioactive molecule produced
(i)Trichoderma polysporumCyclosporin A. 
(ii)Monascus purpureusStatin



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