Q. During blood clotting, which of the following is used?
A) $Co$
B) $Ca^{+}$
C) $Na^{+}$
D) $CI^{-}$
Explanation
Calcium ions plays an important role in blood clotting. Platelet thromboplastin and tissue thromboplastin combine to form prothrombinase in presence of$\ Ca^{2 +}$. Then prothrombinase inactivates heparin and catalyzes the conversion of prothrombin into thrombin.
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