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Statins are products of fermentation by yeast Monascus purpureus which resemble mevalovate and are competitive inhibitors of $\beta - hydroxy-\beta - methylglutaryl$ or HMG CoA reductase.This inhibits cholesterol synthesis. Statins are, therefore, used in lowering blood cholesterol, e.g., lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin. 

For effective treatment of a disease, early diagnosis and understanding its pathophysiology is very important. Using conventional methods of diagnosis (serum and urine analysis, etc.) early detection is not possible. Recombinant DNA technology, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Enzyme Linked Immuno-sorbent Assay (ELISA) are some of the techniques that serve the purpose of early diagnosis.

Antibiotics are chemical substances secreted by certain microbes which inhibit the growth and development of other microbes. Most of them are produced by actinomycetes (specially the genus Streptomyces) and filamentous fungi. Some important antibiotics are : tetracycline, chloramphenicol, streptomycin, etc.

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen is a widely used over-the-counter pain medication and antipyretic (fever reducer). Paracetamol is also classified as a mild analgesic. 

When the patients get diagnosed with infection, the doctor will treat it with antibiotics. And the relief will only be achieved when you complete the course. Therefore, (b) is the correct answer.

Infections are generally caused due to weak immune system. There are various items which strengthen our immune system as they are rich source of antioxidant and several vital vitamins. There are several ingredients which are used to treat the disease caused by microbes like baking soda, garlic, lemon, ginger, etc. Thus the correct answer is option D.

Probiotics are the useful microorganism which promotes healthy digestion and strengthen the immune system. For example lactobacillus which is mainly present in the fermented dairy products proliferates in the gut and promotes the healthy digestion.

Apple cider vinegar contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties while ginger, lemon, honey has inflammatory property. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

Basically two approaches are adopted to treat an infectious disease: to reduce the effect and to kill the cause of the disease. To give strong medicine does not work always. Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.

Treatment of mild or moderate symptoms can be done with or without medicine but severe symptoms require medicinal use. Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.