Monascus purpureus is a yeast used commercially in the production of

Ethanol

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Streptokinase for removing clots from the blood vessels

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Citric acid

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Blood cholesterol lowering statins

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Solution

The correct option is D Blood cholesterol lowering statins
Red yeast is used for maintaining desirable cholesterol levels in healthy people. The active ingredient in red yeast is the same as the active ingredient in prescription drugs called statins used for high cholesterol. Thats why, red yeast has all the possible side effects, drug interactions, and precautions associated with this type of drug.

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Option A	Option B	Option C	Option D
Ethanol	Streptokinase for removing clots from the blood vessels	Citric acid	Blood cholesterol lowering stains

(a)	Saccharomyces cerevisiae	(i)	Production of immunosuppressive agent
(b)	Monascus purpureus	(ii)	Ripening swiss cheese
(c)	Trichoderma polysporum	(iii)	Commercial production of ethanol
(d)	Propionibacterium sharmanii	(iv)	Production of blood cholesterol lowering agents