NEET 2019
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2019
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Microbes in Human Welfare
NEET 2019 · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare
Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol-lowering...
Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol-lowering agent?
Options
- ACyclosporin A
- BStatin
- CStreptokinase
- DLipases
Correct answer
B. Statin
Step-by-step solution
Statins: These are produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus. Statins have been commercialized as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. It acts competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for synthesis cholesterol. Statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of lipid-lowering medications that are thought to reduce illness and mortality in those who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease.