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STD 12 - 8. microbes in human welfare — Biology STD 12 Science — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBiologySTD 12 - 8. microbes in human welfare1 Mark
MCQ
Statins used as blood cholesterol lowering agents are extracted from
  • A
    Algae
  • ✓
    Yeast
  • C
    Virus
  • D
    Bacteria
✓

Answer

Correct option: B.
Yeast
b
Statins are products of fermentation activity of yeast Monascus purpureus. Statins are used in lowering blood cholesterol. It competitively inhibits enzymes for cholesterol synthesis

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