Which of the following lipid-lowering agents blocks cholesterol biosynthesis?

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Simvastatin is a statin drug that works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme responsible for cholesterol biosynthesis. Colestipol is a bile acid sequestrant that works by binding to bile acids which are then excreted in feces. Ezetimibe blocks cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. Gemfibrozil is a fibrate drug that works by decreasing triglyceride production in the liver.

Which of the Following Lipid-Lowering Agents Blocks Cholesterol Biosynthesis