Question

How are vitamins classified? Name the vitamin responsible for the coagulation of blood.

Answer 1

On the basis of their solubility in water or fat, vitamins are classified into two groups.

(i) Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamins that are soluble in fat and oils, but not in water, belong to this group. For example: Vitamins A, D, E, and K

(ii) Water-soluble vitamins: Vitamins that are soluble in water belong to this group. For example: B group vitamins (B₁, B₂, B₆, B₁₂, etc.) and vitamin C

However, biotin or vitamin H is neither soluble in water nor in fat.

Vitamin K is responsible for the coagulation of blood.