The vitamin that is essential for the carboxylation of glutamate residues in clotting factors is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vitamin that is essential for the carboxylation of glutamate residues in clotting factors is:
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vitamin K is a cofactor for γ-glutamyl carboxylase, which carboxylates glutamic acid in prothrombin and other factors, enabling calcium binding.

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