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NEET 2019, Biology Q5: Microbes in Industrial and Household Products

NEET2019Paper 2019Biology
Q.

Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol lowering agent?

  1. A

    Cyclosporin A

  2. B

    Statin

  3. C

    Streptokinase

  4. D

    Lipases

Solution
  • Statin is obtained from a yeast (Fungi) called Monascus purpureus
  • It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for synthesis of cholesterol.

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