Plasminogen, an inactive proenzyme found in plasma, is the precursor to an enzyme that:
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Correct answer: Dissolves fibrin in blood clots
Plasminogen is converted into plasmin by tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Plasmin is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down fibrin, thereby dissolving blood clots.
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