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COMEDK · Chemistry · 20. Surface Chemistry

What is the function platelets?

  1. A It binds to oxygen
  2. B It binds to carbon dioxide
  3. C It forms cyanide in body
  4. D It leads to coagulation of blood
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(D) It leads to coagulation of blood

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Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are cell fragments found in the blood that play a crucial role in the process of hemostasis. When a blood vessel is injured, platelets adhere to the site of the injury and aggregate to form a platelet plug. They release various chemical…