Q191 / 200 · NEET 2012 (Screening) · Zoology

Monascus purpureus is a yeast used commercially in the production of

A
ethanol
B
streptokinase for removing clots from the blood vessels
C
citric acid
Correct answer
D
blood cholesterol lowering statins

Solution

Monascus purpureus is a yeast used in the production of statins which are blood cholesterol lowering agents.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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