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Monascus purpureus is a yeast commerically used in the production of

A

ethonal

B

streptokinase for removing clots from the blood vessels

C

citric acid

D

blood cholesterol lowering statins

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Monascus purpureus is a yeast used in the production of statins which are blood chloesterol lowering agents.
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