Coagulase reacts with prothrombin in the blood. The resulting complex is called staphylothrombin, which enables the enzyme protease to convert fibrinogen, a plasma protein produced by the liver, to fibrin.
Chromosome diseases are genetic diseases where a large part of the genetic code has been disrupted. Chromosomes are long sequences of DNA that contain hundreds or thousands of genes.
Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects. Genes contain DNA, the code that directs the development of cells. A mutation in a gene or a cluster of genes can cause a genetic condition or birth defect. Learn more from our experts about genetic disorders and birth defects.