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2012 · Q87
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Microbes in Human Welfare question

2012 · Q87

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Monascus purpureus is a yeast used commercially in the production of :
  1. A
    Ethanol
  2. B
    Streptokinase for removing clots from the blood vessels
  3. C
    Citric acid
  4. D
    Blood cholesterol lowering statins
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Correct answer: D

Statins are produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus which have been commercialised as bloodcholesterol lowering agents. It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for synthesis of cholesterol.

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