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Question
Name the enzyme produced by Streptococcus bacterium? Explain its importance in medical Science?
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Solution
The enzyme produced by streptococcus bacterium is the streptokinase enzyme (TPA). It is a bioactive molecule. It is used as a 'clot buster' for removing clots from the blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infractions leading to a heart attack.
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