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Monascus purpureus is a yeast ued commer...

Monascus purpureus is a yeast ued commercially in the production of

A

Ehanol

B

Streptokinase for removing clots from the blood vessels

C

Cirtic acid

D

Blood chloesterol lowering stains

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D
Statins produced by the yeast Mocascus purpureus have been commercialised as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for synthesis is choleserol.
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