Which of the following mico-organism is

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Microbes in Human Welfare

Question:

Which of the following mico-organism is used to produce statins, a blood-cholesterol lowering agent?

Options:

Trichoderma polysporum

Monascus purpureus

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Clostridium butylicum

Correct Answer:

Monascus purpureus

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Monascus purpureus