(D) The incorrect statement is $D$. Statins are produced by the yeast $Monascus \text{ } purpureus$ and act as blood-cholesterol lowering agents by co

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Statins are immunosuppressive agents.

(D) The incorrect statement is $D$. Statins are produced by the yeast $Monascus \text{ } purpureus$ and act as blood-cholesterol lowering agents by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol synthesis. They are not immunosuppressive agents; cyclosporin $A$ is an example of an immunosuppressive agent.

Class 12 Biology Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Industrial Products

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Select the incorrect statement.

A
Roquefort cheese is ripened by growing a specific fungus on it for flavor and aroma.
B
Fleming observed mold growing on a staphylococci culture plate.
C
Lipases are used in the formulation of detergents.
D
Statins are immunosuppressive agents.