AIIMS 2018 Zoology Blood Clotting MCQ Question
Thrombin is used –
To convert fibrinogen into fibrin
To convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin-I
To dissolve clots inside the blood vessels
In clearing of packed fruit juices
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Thrombin is a serine protease that plays a crucial role in the coagulation cascade by converting fibrinogen, a soluble plasma protein, into fibrin, which forms the structural basis of a blood clot. Option B is incorrect because angiotensinogen is converted to angiotensin-I by renin, not thrombin. Option C is misleading, as thrombin is involved in clot formation rather than dissolution; clot dissolution is primarily facilitated by plasmin. Option D is unrelated to thrombin's biological function, as it pertains to food processing rather than hemostasis.
Found an issue with this question?