Streptokinase produced by bacterium Streptococcus is used for
- Liver disease treatment
- Removing clots from blood vessels
- Curd production
- Ethanol production
Answer
(2) Removing clots from blood vessels
Solution
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).
Answer: (2)