What will happen if there is a decrease in platelet count in the blood?

Blood will not clot

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Blood will clot very quickly

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Blood will become white

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Blood will be incapable of fighting germs

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The correct option is A
Blood will not clot

The platelets form a meshwork and release blood clotting chemicals at the site of injury and prevent further bleeding. If there is a decrease in platelet count in the blood, then the blood will not be able to clot.

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