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Coagulation Cascade

During the co...

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During the coagulation of blood, vitamin K helps in the

A

Conversion of prothrombin to thrombin

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B

Formation of prothrombin

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C

Conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin

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D

Formation of thromboplastin

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Solution

The correct option is B
Formation of prothrombin

Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of several blood clotting proteins of which prothrombin is a prominent one.

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Q. Which prevents conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in an undamaged blood vessel?

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A. Fibrinogen

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B. Injured tissue + blood Platelets

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(i)

→ Thrombin → Fibrin

(ii)

→ Prothrombin → Thrombin

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