What Additive Is Used to Freeze Blood for Long-Term Storage

question 4

Multiple Choice

What additive is used to freeze blood for long-term storage at -65°C?

• A) Glycerol
• B) Glycine
• C) Glutamic acid
• D) Dextran

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