Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Biotin is essential for metabolism of fats.
Calciferol is essential for maintaining levels of calcium and phosphorous in blood
Ascorbic acid is essential for normal clotting of blood.
Riboflavin is essential for releasing energy from food.
Solution
C.
Ascorbic acid is essential for normal clotting of blood.
Ascorbic acid is essential for maintenance of connective tissue. Its deficiency leads to bleeding from small vessels (scurvy). Normally blood clotting of blood is maintained by phylloquinone.
