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Vitamin K is required for...

Vitamin K is required for

A

formation of thromboplastin

B

conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin

C

conversion of prothrombin to thrombin

D

synthesis of prothrombin

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Vitamin-K (phylloquinone) is required for the synthesLS of prothrombin necessary for blood clotting. It is synthesised by bacteria in the colon Vitamin-K is commonly called anti-haemorrhagic vitamin. Its deficiency leads to bleeding, i.e. no coagulation or clotting.
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