Q. $Mosascus\ purpureus$ is a yeast (fungus) commercially used in the production of
A) Acetic acid
B) Ethanol
C) Blood cholesterol lowering statin
D) Streptokinase
Explanation
Statins are products of fermentation activity of yeast Monascus purpureus. This inhibits cholesterol synthesis, statins are therefore, used in lowering blood cholesterol
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