Which of the following is produced by $Monascus$ $purpureus$?

In which century did the processing of milk by industrial systems begin (in $^{th}$)?

Which one of the following systems is commonly used in alcoholic fermentation?

The large holes in Swiss cheese are due to the production of a large amount of $A$ by a bacterium $B$. Here $A$ and $B$ refer to:

Which yeast is used in the production of alcoholic beverages?

Assertion $(A)$: The statin produced by the yeast $Monascus$ $purpureus$ lowers blood cholesterol.
Reason $(R)$: Statins act by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol.