Which of the following is used as a clot buster?
- Statins
- Streptokinase
- Penicillin
- Cyclosporin A
Answer
(2) Streptokinase
Solution
As per NCERT, streptokinase produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and modified by genetic engineering is used as a 'clot buster' for removing clots from the blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Statins are blood-cholesterol lowering agents, penicillin is an antibiotic and cyclosporin A is an immunosuppressive agent.
Answer: (2)