An important vitamin that is produced by the normal flora of the colon is vitamin ____, needed for ____.
A)D/calcium metabolism
B)K/blood clotting
C)D/bone growth
D)K/RBC production

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Vitamin K is produced by the normal flora of the colon and is needed for proper blood clotting. Vitamin D is also produced by the normal flora of the colon, but it is needed for calcium metabolism and bone growth. Vitamin K does not play a role in RBC production.

An Important Vitamin That Is Produced by the Normal Flora