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Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare

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

Answer

blood cholesterol lowering statins

Explanation

Solution

Monascus purpureus is a yeast used in the production of statins. Statins are used in lowering blood cholestrol.