Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Microbes in Human Welfare

Question:
Which among the following enzyme is used as a 'clot buster' for removing clots from blood vessels ?
Options:
Streptokinase
Asparaginase
Urokinase
Hyaluronidase
Correct Answer:
Streptokinase
Explanation:
Streptokinase produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and modified by genetic engineering is used as a ‘clot buster’ for removing clots from the blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infarction leading to heart attack.