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Question:

Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol lowering agent?

Statin

Streptokinase

Lipases

Cyclosporin A

Solution:

Correct option is Statin. Statin is obtained from a yeast (Fungi) called Monascus purpureus. It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol. So, the correct answer is 'statin'.