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| $(c)$ Trichoderma polysporum | Cyclosporin $A$ | Immuno-suppressive drug |
| $(d)$ Monascus purpureus | Statins | Lowering of blood cholesterol |
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$R$ - Reason: Statins are produced by the yeast $Monascus$ $purpureus$.
$R$ - Reason: Statins are produced by the yeast $Monascus$ $purpureus$.
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