Question

Which one of the following is the correct match of the product and the producer?

Options

• Cyclosporin A : Trichoderma polysporum

• Blood cholesterol-lowering statins : Monascus purpureus

• Antibiotics : Acetobacter aceti

• Red dye : Methanobacterium

Answer 1

Blood cholesterol-lowering statins : Monascus purpureus

Explanation:

Monascus purpureus is a yeast that is used in the manufacture of statins. Statins are medications that are used to lower blood cholesterol.