Q. Statins used as blood cholesterol lowering agents are extracted from
A) Algae
B) Yeast
C) Virus
D) Bacteria
Explanation
Statins are products of fermentation activity of yeast Monascus purpureus. Statins are used in lowering blood cholesterol. It competitively inhibits enzymes for cholesterol synthesis
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