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NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: MICROBES IN HUMAN WELFARE
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Cholesterol lowering agent called statins are produced by
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Correct option: B
Monascus purpureus
Option B (Monascus purpureus) is correct because cholesterol-lowering agents called statins are produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus.
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provided with cyclosporin A may reject the
transplanted organ.
Reason: Cyclosporin A inhibits activation of T-cells
and interferes with destruction of non-self cells. Assertion (A): Streptokinase acts as a clot-buster.
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