Streptokinase produced by the bacterium Streptococcus is used for:

Question

Streptokinase produced by the bacterium Streptococcus is used for:

1. A. Curd production
2. B. Ethanol production
3. C. Liver disease treatment
4. D. Removing clots from blood vessels (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Removing clots from blood vessels

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Removing clots from blood vessels.

Key Points

• Streptokinase, produced by *Streptococcus* and modified by genetic engineering, is used as a 'clot buster' to remove clots from the blood vessels of patients who have had a myocardial infarction (heart attack).
• Curd production is by *Lactobacillus*; ethanol production is by *Saccharomyces*.