Haemophilia is a group of rare conditions that affects the ability of the blood to clot. These conditions are caused by mutations in the genes coding for factors involved in the blood clotting process. In haemophilia, activation of the blood clotting pathway results in less thrombin being produced than in healthy individuals. Explain how reduced thrombin will affect blood clotting. (3) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Exam No:wbi11-01-que-20240508. Year:2024 Question No:(c)
Answer:
An explanation that makes reference to the following points:
- as thrombin is an \{enzyme / catalyst / catalyses\} (1)
- without thrombin fibrinogen will not be converted to fibrin (by thrombin) (1)
- without fibrin there will be nothing to trap \{platelets / blood cells\} (1)
- as thrombin is an \{enzyme / catalyst / catalyses\} (1)
- without thrombin fibrinogen will not be converted to fibrin (by thrombin) (1)
- without fibrin there will be nothing to trap \{platelets / blood cells\} (1)
Knowledge points:
CH1 - Molecules, Transport And Health
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