Statins are produced by
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Statins are produced by
✓ Correct answer: b)
Monascus Purpureus
Explanation
Statins are cholesterol-lowering compounds produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus.
A) Trichoderma polysporum → Produces cyclosporin A.
B) Monascus purpureus → Produces statins
C) Streptococcus → Bacterium, not used for statin production.
D) Penicillium notatum → Produces penicillin.
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