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Date November 2021 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 21N.1A.SL.TZ0.25
Level SL Paper 1A Time zone TZ0
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21N.1A.SL.TZ0.25

What occurs as a result of a cut in the skin of a finger?

A. Prothrombin is transformed into thrombin.

B. Fibrin is converted to insoluble fibrinogen.

C. Platelets produce antibodies to prevent infection.

D. Clotting factors are released from red blood cells.

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A

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