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What is the main issue associated with high serum levels of cholesterol in humans?
Formation of atherosclerotic plaques in arteries
How can one reduce the risk of heart disease according to the text?
Consuming foods high in unsaturated fats
What is the main source of tetracycline according to the text?
Filamentous bacteria (Actinomycetes)
How many linear six-membered rings do tetracyclic compounds have?
Four
What functional groups are found in tetracycline according to the text?
Tertiary amine, hydroxyls, amide, phenolic hydroxy, and keto groups
What is the spectrum of activity of tetracycline antibiotics?
Broad spectrum against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
From which bacterium is tetracycline obtained?
Saccharopolyspora erythrea (Actinomycetes)
'Polyketide products' mentioned in the text are primarily produced by which group of actinomycetes?
'Streptomyces' species
Which group of bacteria is commonly found to produce 'polyketide-derived tetracyclic compounds'?
'Streptomyces' species
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