Which Serine Protease Proteolytically Degrades Both Fibrin in Clots and Native

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Multiple Choice

Which serine protease proteolytically degrades both fibrin in clots and native fibrinogen in the circulation into a series of well-characterized end-products collectively known as fibrin/fibrinogen degradation products?

• A) Protein C
• B) Plasmin
• C) Kallikrein
• D) Plasminogen
• E) None of the above

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