This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Medicine
Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors include all the following except - 
Select and explain. 
A. Factor II, B. Factor VIII, C. Factor IX, D. Factor X
B: Factor VIII
Answer: B: Factor VIII 
Explanation: Vitamin K acts as a cofactor in the formation of 6 prothrombin complex proteins synthesized in the liver: factor II,VII ,IX ,X ,protein C & protein S.Reference:Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 336