JAMB Biology 1991 Question 27

Question 27

Transport in Animals

Fibrinogen and prothrombin play important roles in the

  1. A.deamination of proteins
  2. B.clotting of blood
  3. C.detoxication of substances
  4. D.storage of vitamins
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (clotting of blood)

Explanation

Prothrombin is turned into thrombin, which changes fibrinogen into fibrin threads that form a clot.