A blood enzyme which causes clotting by forming fibrin is:
A) thromboplastin.
B) globulin.
C) heparin.
D) thrombin.
D
Explanation: A) Thromboplastin is needed to form thrombin.
B) Globulin is a plasma protein.
C) Heparin is a drug to reduce clotting time.
D) Correct.
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