Microbes In Human Welfare Question 5

Question: Streptokinase, used as a ‘clot buster’ is obtained from:

Options:

A) Streptococcus

B) Staphylococcus

C) Lactobacillus

D) Saccharomyces

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Streptokinase is produced by Streptococcus and are used as a ‘clot buster’ to remove clots from the blood vessels of patients who have myocardial infarction.