Statins inhibit which of the following enzyme -
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.
HMG CoA reductase
HMG CoA synthetase
HMG CoA oxidase
Acetyl CoA synthetase
Hypolipidemic