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Which one of the following vitamins is needed for the normal clotting of blood?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin B12
- C. Vitamin K
- D. Vitamin E
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Answer: (C) Vitamin K
Vitamin K helps the liver make prothrombin and other clotting factors, so its deficiency causes prolonged bleeding. It is found in green leafy vegetables and is also made by intestinal bacteria. Vitamin A concerns vision, B12 red cell formation and E acts as an antioxidant.
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