(B) The yeast $Monascus$ $purpureus$ is commercially used for the production of statins. Statins are competitive inhibitors of the enzyme responsible

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(B) The yeast $Monascus$ $purpureus$ is commercially used for the production of statins. Statins are competitive inhibitors of the enzyme responsible for cholesterol synthesis in the body. They act by lowering blood cholesterol levels,thereby helping in the management of cardiovascular diseases.

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The yeast $Monascus$ $purpureus$ is used for the commercial production of:

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Citric acid
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Statins which lower blood cholesterol
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Ethanol
D
Streptokinase for removing clots from blood vessels

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Column $I$	Column $II$
$1$. $Streptococcus$ $pneumoniae$	$(A)$ acetic acid
$2$. $Aspergillus$ $niger$	$(B)$ butyric acid
$3$. $Clostridium$ $butyricum$	$(C)$ streptokinase
$4$. $Acetobacter$ $aceti$	$(D)$ citric acid

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