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Streptokinase produced by bacterium Streptococcus is used for

Options

ACurd production
BEthanol production
CLiver disease treatment
DRemoving clots from blood vessels

Correct answer

D. Removing clots from blood vessels

Step-by-step solution

Streptokinase produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and modified by genetic engineering is used as a 'clot buster' for removing clots from blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infarction leading to heart attack. Curd production is done by Lactobacillus and ethanol production is done by Saccharomyces.

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