Streptokinase produced by bacterium Streptococcus is used for
Answer: (B) Removing clots from blood vessels. Answer: (b) Removing clots from blood vessels Solution: Streptokinase, produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and modified by genetic engineering, is used as a 'clot buster' to remove clots from the blood vessels of patients who have suffered myocardial infarction.
- A.Liver disease treatment
- B.Removing clots from blood vessels✓
- C.Curd production
- D.Ethanol production
Correct Answer
(B) Removing clots from blood vessels
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (b) Removing clots from blood vessels Solution: Streptokinase, produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and modified by genetic engineering, is used as a 'clot buster' to remove clots from the blood vessels of patients who have suffered myocardial infarction. It is not used for curd or ethanol production. NCERT Reference: Ch 8, p.153, line 21 — "proteases. Streptokinase produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and"
