(D) Monascus purpureus is a species of yeast that is commercially used in the production of statins. Statins are cholesterol-lowering agents that act

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(D) Monascus purpureus is a species of yeast that is commercially used in the production of statins. Statins are cholesterol-lowering agents that act by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol in the body. Therefore, the correct option is $D$.

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Monascus purpureus is a yeast used commercially in the production of:

A
Ethanol
B
Streptokinase for removing clots from blood vessels
C
Citric acid
D
Statins, which lower blood cholesterol

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$A$. Fleming isolated penicillin from ............ .

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Match the following bacteria/fungi of Column $I$ with their commercial products of Column $II$.
Column $I$ Column $II$
$A$. Lactobacillus $p$. Butyric acid
$B$. Aspergillus niger $q$. Acetic acid
$C$. Acetobacter aceti $r$. Lactic acid
$D$. Clostridium butylicum $s$. Citric acid

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Column $I$	Column $II$
$A$. Lactobacillus	$p$. Butyric acid
$B$. Aspergillus niger	$q$. Acetic acid
$C$. Acetobacter aceti	$r$. Lactic acid
$D$. Clostridium butylicum	$s$. Citric acid

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