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Enzyme streptokinase obtained from bacteria Streptococcus is used clinically as:

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- antitrypsin in case of emphysema

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Food supplement by astronaut

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C

Surfactant in case of atelectasis

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D

Clot buster in case of myocardial infarction

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Solution

The correct option is D Clot buster in case of myocardial infarction
Streptokinase btained from bacteria Streptococcus is clinically used as a clot buster in case of myocardial infarction.

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