Asked by William Sabga-Aboud on May 04, 2024
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The two enzymes in the clotting process are
A) fibrin and prothrombin activator.
B) prothrombin activator and thrombin.
C) platelets and fibrin.
D) prothrombin and calcium.
E) albumin and hemoglobin.
Prothrombin Activator
A complex enzyme that converts prothrombin to thrombin, playing a critical role in blood coagulation.
Thrombin
An enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.
- Explain the mechanism and significance of coagulation, along with associated diseases.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The two enzymes in the clotting process are prothrombin activator and thrombin. Prothrombin activator is responsible for converting prothrombin (a protein in blood plasma) into thrombin. Thrombin, in turn, converts fibrinogen (another protein in blood plasma) into fibrin, which forms the mesh-like structure of a blood clot.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the mechanism and significance of coagulation, along with associated diseases.