Role of vitamin K in blood coagulation

In which organ most of clotting factors are produced? Write down the role of vitamin K in blood coagulation?

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Most of clotting factors are produced in liver. Vitamin K participates in activation of many clotting factors and it is essential for the well-functioning of blood coagulation.

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