NEET2026ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareActual
Which of the following is used as a clot buster ?
Options
- AStatins
- BStreptokinase
- CPenicillin
- DCyclosporin A
Correct answer
B. Streptokinase
Step-by-step solution
Streptokinase is an enzyme produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and modified by genetic engineering. It is used as a clot buster for removing clots from the blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infarction leading to heart attack. Statins are used as blood cholesterol-lowering agents. Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Cyclosporin A is used as an immunosuppressive agent in organ transplant patients. Answer: Streptokinase