'Statins' function by the enzyme responsible for synthesis of cholesterol (
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A
periodic inhibition of
B
enhancing the activity of
C
competitively inhibiting
D
accelerating the action of
Correct Answer
competitively inhibiting
Detailed Explanation
'Statins' function by competitively inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol.
The enzyme targeted by statins is HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a key role in the production of cholesterol in the liver. By competitively inhibiting this enzyme, statins reduce the synthesis of cholesterol.
So, the correct answer is:
(3) competitively inhibiting
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