The enzyme TPA is used to

Maintain turgor pressure

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Strengthen tissues

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Increase plasma

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Dissolve blood clots

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The correct option is D Dissolve blood clots
Tissue plasminogen activator is a clot-dissolving enzyme that is produced naturally by cells in the walls of blood vessels and catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin. It is used to dissolve clots blocking coronary arteries in heart attack and cranial arteries in certain cases of stroke.
So, the correct answer is 'Dissolve blood clots'

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