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ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMicrobes in Household and Industrial ProductsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

Monascus purpureusis the yeast used commercially in the production of

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Answer:
C
Solution:

Red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus) is rice fermented with red yeast. This red yeast rice is used as a supplement for lowering the blood cholesterol levels. Streptokinase (fibrinolytic agent) is obtained from strain ofStreptococcus haemolyticus. Citric acid and gluconic acid are produced byAspergillus niger.Ethanol is formed bySaccharomyces cerevisiae.

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