Read the following statements and select the correct option
Statement 1 : Prothrombin is essential for blood clotting
Statement 2 : Prothrombin is synthesised in the liver in the presence of `Ca^(++)`

Options

A. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
B. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
C. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Answer

B

Explanation

Prothrombin is essential for blood clotting and is synthesised in the liver in the presence of vitamin K.