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Microbe Derived Proteins

Streptokinase...

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Streptokinase used as a ‘clot buster’ for removing clots from blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infarction leading to heart attack. It is obtained from

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Streptobacillus

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Saccharomyces

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Thiobacillus

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Streptococci

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Solution

The correct option is D
Streptococci

Streptokinase is obtained from Streptococci

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