Rous's blood preservation technique used which kind of acid?
Citric acid
Sulfuric acid
Citrate
Acetic acid
Answer
Citrate, the anticoagulant employed in Rous's groundbreaking blood preservation technique, effectively prevents blood from clotting by chelating calcium ions, essential for the coagulation process. This simple yet ingenious approach revolutionized blood storage and transfusion, enabling the safe and effective transfer of life-saving blood components during medical procedures.
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