NEET 2026
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NEET 2026 · Biology · Chapter
Which of the following microbes is used for the commercial...
Which of the following microbes is used for the commercial production of blood-cholesterol lowering agents?
Options
- AStreptococcus
- BMonascus purpureus
- CAcetobacter aceti
- DAspergillus niger
Correct answer
B. Monascus purpureus
Step-by-step solution
Statins are used as blood-cholesterol lowering agents.
They are produced commercially by the yeast Monascus purpureus.
Statins act by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol.
Streptococcus produces streptokinase, which is used as a clot buster.
Acetobacter aceti is used for the production of acetic acid.
Aspergillus niger is used for the production of citric acid.
Answer: Monascus purpureus
They are produced commercially by the yeast Monascus purpureus.
Statins act by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol.
Streptococcus produces streptokinase, which is used as a clot buster.
Acetobacter aceti is used for the production of acetic acid.
Aspergillus niger is used for the production of citric acid.
Answer: Monascus purpureus