Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of inactive...

Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of inactive fibrinogens to fibrins?

Options

AThrombin
BRenin
CEpinephrine
DThrombokinase

Correct answer

A. Thrombin

Step-by-step solution

Thrombin is a naturally occurring enzyme that converts fibrinogen into fibrin, which is an integral step in clot formation. In vivo thrombin is formed from prothrombin as a result of activation of both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of the coagulation cascade.

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