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Mineral essential for the coagulation of blood is

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Potassium
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Magnesium
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Calcium
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Sodium
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Solution

The correct option is D Calcium
All the reactions which happen during the clotting process require calcium ions for their occurrence. Calcium works together with vitamin K and a protein called as fibrinogen in the clotting cascade. Without adequate levels of calcium and vitamin K, blood will take longer to clot and if both nutrients are missing it could be fatal. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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