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NEET Zoology Microbes in Human Welfare 2026 NEET 2026 (Re-NEET)

NEET Zoology Question (2026) — Solution

Question

Which of the following is used as a clot buster ?

Options

  1. A. Statins
  2. B. Streptokinase
  3. C. Penicillin
  4. D. Cyclosporin A

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

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