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Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of in biotechnology?
- A.It produces statins that competitively inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase
- B.It is used to produce citric acid through aerobic fermentation
- C.It acts as a biofertilizer by solubilizing inorganic phosphate
- D.It produces streptokinase used as a clot buster in myocardial infarction
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Correct answer: A — It produces statins that competitively inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase
Solution
- Monascus purpureus is a yeast species.
- It is commercially used to produce statins.
- Statins function by competitively inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is essential for cholesterol synthesis.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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