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Lesson: Chapter 1 — The Chemical Basis of Life

1.7. Vitamins 5 of 10

Question 5

A person's blood is taking an unusually long time to clot. Which vitamin are they most likely short of?

The right answer is the one marked above.

Vitamin K. It is important for forming the components blood clotting needs, so its deficiency symptom is delayed clotting.

Do not confuse it with calcium, which is also important in blood clotting. Two different nutrients, both needed for the same job.

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