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Name the mineral element that is essential for the clotting of blood.


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Blood clotting:

  1. Blood coagulation or clotting is an important phenomenon to prevent excess loss of blood in case of injury or trauma.
  2. The blood stops flowing from a wound in case of injury.
  3. The mineral element that is essential for the clotting of blood is calcium
  4. Minerals are nutrients that are required in very small amounts
  5. Calcium also helps in building strong bones.

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