Statins inhibit which of the following enzyme –
Correct Answer: HMG CoA reductase
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., HMG CoA reductase * Statins (Lovastatin) competitively inhibit the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate (rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis) by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase.
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