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ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMicrobes in Household and Industrial ProductsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice
Which of the following organisms is associated with the production of blood-cholesterol lowering agents?
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
Statins produced by the yeastMonascus purpureushave been commercialised as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Microbes in Human WelfareSubtopic:Microbes in Household and Industrial Products
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