Which of the following is a step within the common pathway of blood clotting?

A. Prothrombin is activated to thrombin.
B. Factor III combines with factor VII.
C. Factor XII converts inactive factor XI to active factor XI.
D. Calcium combines with factor IX.


Answer: A

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