In the Ropes' or mucin clot test,normal synovial fluid:
A) Forms a solid clot when added to hyaluronidase
B) Forms a solid clot when added to glacial acetic acid
C) Forms a friable clot when added to hydrochloric acid
D) Does not form a clot when added to glacial acetic acid

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Normal synovial fluid forms a solid clot when added to glacial acetic acid in the Ropes' or mucin clot test, indicating the presence of high molecular weight hyaluronan, which is characteristic of normal synovial fluid.

In the Ropes' or Mucin Clot Test,normal Synovial Fluid