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Statins, used to lower blood cholesterol, are produced by
ATrichoderma polysporum
BPenicillium notatum
CAcetobacter aceti
DMonascus purpureus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Monascus purpureus
1. Statins are commercialised as blood cholesterol lowering agents.
2. They are produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus.
3. They act by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol synthesis.
4. Trichoderma polysporum produces cyclosporin A instead.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Biology Ch8 'Microbes in Human Welfare'_
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