Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Microbes in Human Welfare

Question:
Which bioactive molecule have been commercialised as blood-cholesterol lowering agents ?
Options:
Statins
Cyclosporin A
Butyric acid
All of these
Correct Answer:
Statins
Explanation:
Statins produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus have been commercialised as blood-cholesterol lowering agents. It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for synthesis of cholesterol.