The vitamin which is effective in blood clotting is- (66th BPSC Prelims Exam GS Paper- 27 December 2020)

 A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin B

C. Vitamin D

D. Vitamin K

E. None of the above/ More than one of the above

Solution: D

Vitamin K is effective in blood clotting. It prevents excessive bleeding. It helps to make proteins required for blood clotting and the building of bones. Vitamin K includes two natural vitamers: vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin K2 (menaquinone). Some sources of Vitamin K are spinach, asparagus, broccoli, soybean, eggs, meats, strawberries, etc. 

The deficiency of Vitamin A causes night blindness. The deficiency of Vitamin B causes Beri-Beri. The deficiency of Vitamin D causes scurvy. 

Read more about Vitamins and Minerals - their deficiency diseases and sources

Hence, option (D) is correct. 


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