Question

Eremothecium ashbyi is used to obtain __________ .

• A. Vitamin \(\mathrm{B}_{12}\)
• B. Erythromycin
• C. Vitamin \(\mathrm{B}_{2}\)
• D. Chloromycetin

Hint:

Eremothecium ashbyi is a fungus used for a B-complex vitamin.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Some microbes are used in the industrial production of vitamins and antibiotics.

Step 2: Recall
Eremothecium ashbyi is used to produce riboflavin, which is vitamin \(\text{B}_{2}\).
Vitamin \(\text{B}_{12}\) comes from bacteria such as Propionibacterium.

Step 3: Conclusion
The product is vitamin \(\text{B}_{2}\).

Final Answer:
Eremothecium ashbyi produces vitamin B2. \[ \boxed{\text{(C) }\text{Vitamin }\mathrm{B}_{2}} \]