Consider statements about vitamins: 1. Vitamin B12 contains cobalt. 2. Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. 3. Beriberi is caused by Vitamin C deficiency. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about vitamins: 1. Vitamin B12 contains cobalt. 2. Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. 3. Beriberi is caused by Vitamin C deficiency. Which are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is a complex vitamin that contains the trace mineral cobalt. Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of prothrombin and other clotting factors in the liver. Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B1 (thiamine), whereas Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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