The product of which of the following organisms has been commercialised as blood cholesterol lowering agent

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Monascus purpureus

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Aspergillus niger

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Trichoderma polysporum

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The correct option is B Monascus purpureus
Monascus purpureus

Monascus purpureus is a fungus used in the production of statins.

Statins inhibit the enzymes responsible for cholesterol production and thus help to lower the blood cholesterol levels.

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