Question

Question No. 67
Bacterial enzyme used successfully to dissolve clots is
(A) Thrombokinase
(B) Prothrombinase
(C) Strepto kinase
(D) Entero kinase​

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) streptokinase

Answer 2

Bacterium Streptococcus is the source of the clot-buster.

Explanation:

The answer is option C) Streptokinase

• Streptokinase: It is a genetically modified enzyme used as "Clot buster". It removes clots from the blood vessels of the patients of myocardial infarction that lead to a heart attack. It is produced by Streptococcus bacteria.
• Enterokinase is used inactivation of the trypsin and other digestive enzymes.
• Thrombokinase is present in platelets and help in blood clotting.
• Prothrombinase activates inactive prothrombin into active thrombin in platelets for blood clotting.