BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vitamin K is classified as a(an):
A
Micro/Trace Mineral
B
Macro Mineral
C
Water-Soluble Vitamin
D
Fat-Soluble Vitamin
E
Electrolyte
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Because vitamin K is fat-soluble, it is best to eat vitamin K foods with some fat to improve absorption.

Detailed explanation-2: -They are found in many plant and animal foods and in dietary supplements. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Vitamin K, ” the generic name for a family of compounds with a common chemical structure of 2-methyl-1, 4-naphthoquinone, is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods and is available as a dietary supplement [1].

Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamins are classified by their solubility, which is the vitamin’s ability to dissolve into another substance. Fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins that dissolve in fat and include vitamins A, D, E and K.

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