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Genetically modified Streptococcus is used for the production of

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Fruit juice clarifying pectinase

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Oil stains removing lipase

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Statins

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Clot buster

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Solution

The correct option is D
Clot buster

Genetically modified Streptococcus bacterium is used for the production of clot busters or medications that dissolve or break the blood clots.

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