Question
Download Solution PDFRoquefortine C is found in ___________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is cheese.
Key Points
- Roquefortine C:
- A naturally occurring 2,5-diketopiperazine class of mycotoxin is known as roquefortine C.
- It is generated by a variety of fungi, mainly those from the genus Penicillium.
- It was first discovered in a strain of the bacterium Penicillium roqueforti.
- Penicillium roqueforti is utilized commercially as a source of proteolytic and lipolytic enzymes in the maturing of blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort, Danish Blue, Stilton, and Gorgonzola.
Additional Information
- A common and widely distributed saprophytic fungus is Penicillium roqueforti.
- It is possible to isolate it from the soil, decomposing organic matter, and plant materials.
- This fungus is mostly used in industry to make blue cheese, flavoring compounds, antibacterials, polysaccharides, proteases, and other enzymes.
- They do create human poisons and allergens, in addition to other antibacterial metabolites, but no medically effective antibiotics.
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