Biology PYQ 81 of 227 · Nutrition & Digestive System

Which of the following vitamins is mainly responsible for blood coagulation in human being?

  1. AVitamin K
  2. BVitamin E
  3. CVitamin A
  4. DVitamin C

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Correct answer: (a) Vitamin K

Explanation

Vitamin K is essential for blood coagulation (clotting) and reverses blood-thinners like warfarin.

It is found in green leafy vegetables, broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

Vitamin A aids vision, Vitamin C prevents scurvy, and Vitamin E is an antioxidant.

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