Question

Which of the following is used as the precursor of preparation of Cyclosporin C?

(a) L – Threonine

(b) Cyanides

(c) Phenoxy acetic acid

(d) D- Threonine

I got this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My question is taken from Media for Industrial Fermentations in chapter Media for Industrial Fermentations of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Right option is (a) L – Threonine

For explanation I would say: L – Threonine is used as the precursor for the production of Cyclosporin C. It is used to prevent organ rejection in organ transplant patients.