Mechanism of action of statins: March 2013: (A) HMG-CoA synthase stimulator, (B) HMG-CoA reductase stimulator, (C) HMG-CoA synthase inhibitor, (D) HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Answer is D. Ans. D i.e. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Statins used to lower cholesterol levels, acts by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase