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Question
Give any two bioactive molecules produced by microbes and state their uses.
Solution
| Bioactive molecules from microbe | Uses |
| a. Lipases | Used in detergent formulations for removing oily stains from the laundry. |
| b. Streptokinase | Used as “Clot buster” to remove clots from blood vessels. |
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