Question
Name the enzyme produced by Streptococcus bacterium. Explain its importance in medical sciences.
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Answer
Streptokinase is the enzyme produced by Streptococcus:
- It is used as a clot-buster to remove clots from the blood vessels of patients who have suffered myocardial infarction.
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