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Name a microbe used for statin production. How do statins lower blood cholesterol level?

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Statin is produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus. These inhibit the enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis by competitive inhibition
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  10. Give any two microbes that are useful in biotechnology.

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  11. What is the source organism for Eco RI, restriction endonuclease?

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  12. Name any genetically modified crop.

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  13. Why are blue-green algae not popular as biofertilisers?

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  14. Which species of Penicillium produces Roquefort cheese?

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  15. Name the states involvedin Ganga Action Plan.

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  16. Name any two industrially important enzymes.

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  17. Name an immunosuppressive agent.

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  18. Given an example of a rod-shaped virus.

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