JEE Main · 2021 · Shift-ImediumBIO-135

Which of the following vitamin is helpful in delaying the blood clotting?

Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Which of the following vitamin is helpful in delaying the blood clotting?

Options
  1. a

    Vitamin B

  2. b

    Vitamin K

  3. c

    Vitamin E

  4. d

    Vitamin C

Correct Answerb

Vitamin K

Detailed Solution

Step 1: Understanding Clotting — Blood coagulation is a complex process requiring specific proteins (clotting factors) synthesized in the liver.

Step 2: Necessary Vitamin — Vitamin K is a essential cofactor for the synthesis of these clotting factors. A deficiency leads to an increase in clotting time.

Step 3: Result — Vitamin K is the key molecule that prevents delays in or helps promote efficient blood clotting. Correct option is (b).

Key Point: Newborns or people taking anticoagulants like warfarin often focus on vitamin K intake levels.

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