Choose the correct answer from each of the four options given below: The mineral ion needed for the formation of blood clot is:
A
Potassium
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B
Sodium
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C
Calcium
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D
Iron
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Solution
The correct option is C Calcium Calcium works together with vitamin K and a protein called fibrinogen in the clotting cascade. So the blood clotting require Can ions as a clotting factor. So, the correct answer is 'Calcium'