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Which of the following microbes is used for the commercial production of blood-cholesterol lowering agents?

Options

  1. AStreptococcus
  2. BMonascus purpureus
  3. CAcetobacter aceti
  4. 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

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