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Statins lower blood cholesterol by acting competitively against which enzyme of the cholesterol synthesis pathway?

Answer: The key enzyme of cholesterol synthesis.

  • A The key enzyme of cholesterol synthesis
  • B DNA polymerase enzyme of the liver cells
  • C Pepsin in the stomach
  • D ATP synthase of mitochondria

Correct answer: A. The key enzyme of cholesterol synthesis

Explanation: Statins act as competitive inhibitors of the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol, thereby lowering its level in the blood.

Sewage Treatment FlowPrimaryphysical filtering+ sedimentationSecondary (aerobic)aeration tank, flocsconsume organic matterActivated sludgesettles out;part reused as inoculumSludge digesterANAEROBIC →biogas (CH₄)Note the switch: aerobic microbes in the tank, anaerobic microbes in the digester

Sewage passes through physical removal (primary), then aerobic biological treatment where microbes form flocs that consume organic matter (secondary); the settled activated sludge is then digested anaerobically to produce biogas - a deliberate switch from aerobic to anaerobic conditions between stages.

Concept context

Microorganisms in food, medicine, sewage treatment, biocontrol, and biofertilizers

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