Q.
Which of the following plasma proteins is involved in the coagulation of blood?
A) Serum amylase
B) A globulin
C) Fibrinogen
D) An albumin
Explanation
Fibrinogen (factor I) is a soluble plasma glycoprotein, synthesized by the liver. It is converted by thrombin into fibrin during blood coagulation. Fibrin then cross-linked by factor XIII to form a clot.
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