$Monascus$ $purpureus$ is a yeast used commercially in the production of:

  • A
    Citric acid
  • B
    Statins, which lower blood cholesterol
  • C
    Ethanol
  • D
    Streptokinase, which is used to remove clots from blood vessels

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