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Stains used for lowering blood cholesterol level are extracted fromA. algaeB. bacteriaC. virusesD. yeast

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Statins are products of fermentation by yeast Monascus purpureus which resemble mevalovate and are competitive inhibitors of `beta`-hydroxy-`beta`-methyglutaryl or `HMG CoA` reductase. This inhibits cholesterol synthesis . Statins are, therefore, used in lowering blood cholesterol, e.g., lovastatin, pravastain, simvastatin.


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