Choose the correct answer from each of the four options given below:
The mineral ion needed for the formation of blood clot is:

Potassium

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Sodium

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Calcium

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Iron

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Solution

The correct option is C Calcium
Calcium works together with vitamin K and a protein called fibrinogen in the clotting cascade. So the blood clotting require Can ions as a clotting factor. So, the correct answer is 'Calcium'

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	Bioactive Substance		Role
i.	Statin	a.	Removal of oil stains
ii.	Cyclosporin A	b.	Removal of clots from blood vessels
iii.	Streptokinase	c.	Lowering of blood cholesterol
iv.	Lipase	d.	Immuno-suppressive agent