What threads form a blood clot?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking what threads form a blood clot. It requires knowledge of the blood clotting process.
Answer
Fibrin.
The threads of a blood clot are formed by fibrin.
Answer for screen readers
The threads of a blood clot are formed by fibrin.
More Information
Fibrin is a protein that polymerizes to form long threads. These threads mesh together to create a framework for a blood clot.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing fibrinogen and fibrin. Fibrinogen is the inactive precursor to fibrin.
Sources
- Blood Clots: What They Are and What They Do - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- The threads of a blood clot are formed by A. thrombin B. prothrombin ... - homework.study.com
- Fibrin | Blood Clotting, Coagulation, Thrombin - Britannica - britannica.com
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