STANDARDBotany-Industrial Microbiology
STANDARD Botany Microbial Products in Industry MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium
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
D
Blood cholesterol lowering statins
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Monascus purpureus is used to produce statins, which are compounds that help lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
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