WBCS.LIVE practice question

The vitamin which helps in clotting of blood is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A
  2. D
  3. B
  4. K

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: K

Explanation: Vitamin K helps in the clotting of blood by aiding the synthesis of clotting factors. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Vitamin K is fat-soluble and stored in the liver. ▪️ It promotes the production of prothrombin, essential for blood coagulation. ▪️ Deficiency leads to excessive bleeding and delayed clotting. ▪️ Found in foods like green leafy vegetables, cabbage, and spinach. ▪️ There are two natural forms — K₁ (phylloquinone) and K₂ (menaquinone). ▪️ Newborns are often given Vitamin K injections to prevent bleeding disorders. ▪️ It was discovered by Henrik Dam, who received the Nobel Prize in 1943. ▪️ Plays a secondary role in bone health and calcium regulation.