WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which vitamin is essential for the process of blood clotting and its deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding?

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

Answer options

  1. Vitamin A
  2. Vitamin C
  3. Vitamin K
  4. Vitamin E

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vitamin K

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Vitamin K šŸ“š Explanation: Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin required for the synthesis of proteins that mediate blood coagulation. Without sufficient Vitamin K, the body cannot produce clots effectively, leading to prolonged bleeding from even minor injuries. It is naturally found in leafy green vegetables and is also produced by beneficial bacteria in the human gut.