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Concept of Antibiotics Production from Microbes

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Name the enzyme produced by Streptococcus bacterium. Explain its importance in medical science.

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The enzyme produced by streptococcus bacterium is streptokinase. 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 infraction leading to heart attack.

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