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GATE 2023 BM – Question 27

Mammalian Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology · Circulatory System · 1 mark · Multiple select

Which of the following are absent from normal blood serum?

  1. Platelets
  2. Albumin
  3. Glucose
  4. Fibrinogen

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Correct answer: (A) Platelets; (D) Fibrinogen

Explanation

Serum is the fluid remaining after blood has clotted and the clot/cells have been removed. Platelets are cellular fragments removed with the cellular/clot fraction; fibrinogen is consumed in forming fibrin. Albumin and glucose remain dissolved in serum. Therefore A and D.

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