Define the following as related to proteins:
(i) Peptide linkage (ii) Primary structure (iii) Denaturation.
How are vitamins classified? Name the vitamin responsible for the coagulation of blood.
Vitamins are classified into two groups depending upon their solubility in water or fat.
i) Fat soluble vitamins: Vitamins which are soluble in fat and oils but insoluble in water. These are Vitamins A, D, E, and K.
ii) Water soluble vitamins: Vitamins which are soluble in water. These are B group vitamin and vitamin C.
Vitamin K is responsible for the coagulation of blood.