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Monascus purpureus is involved in the synthesis of:

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a

Immunosupressive agent used in organ transplant patient

b

Blood cholesterol lowering agent

c

Clot buster for removing clots from the blood vessels of patients

d

Citric acid used as flavouring agent

answer is B.

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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.

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