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Which one of the vitamins can be synthesised by gut bacteria?

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K
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B1
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D
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C
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Solution

The correct option is A K
Vitamin K is the answer as it is synthesized by bacteria in the intestinal tract of man and most animals. The major source for Vitamin K is synthesis by bacteria in the large intestine. It is essential for the formation of several blood-clotting factors in the body.
While, major sources of Vitamin B1 are meats, leafy green vegetables, grains, and legumes, for Vitamin D is sunlight and for Vitamin C is citrus fruits and leafy green vegetables.
Therefore the answer is option A "Vitamin K".

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