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ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMicrobes in Household and Industrial ProductsEasy2 minPYQ_2019
ZoologyEasysingle choice

Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol-lowering agent?NEET 2019 (All India)

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Statins: These are produced by the yeastMonascus purpureus.Statins have been commercialized as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. It acts competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for synthesis cholesterol. Statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of lipid-lowering medications that are thought to reduce illness and mortality in those who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease.

Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Microbes in Human WelfareSubtopic:Microbes in Household and Industrial Products
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