Monascus purpureus is a yeast used commercially in the production of

Monascus purpureus is a yeast used commercially in the production of
  1. ethanol
  2. streptokinase for removing clots from the blood vessels
  3. citric acid
  4. blood cholesterol lowering statins

Solution

Monascus purpureus is a yeast used in the production of statins which are blood cholesterol lowering agents.

Asked in: NEET 2012 (Screening)

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