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Which component of the blood is responsible for the clotting process?
- A.Platelets
- B.Plasma
- C.Hemoglobin
- D.Albumin
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Correct answer: A — Platelets
Solution
- Plasma is the liquid matrix of blood.
- Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells for gas transport.
- Platelets are cell fragments that aggregate to form a clot at injury sites.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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