BIOLOGY
VITAMINS
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Fat-soluble
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Water-soluble
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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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: -Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that depends on the gut’s ability to absorb dietary fat. People who are obese tend to have lower blood vitamin D levels. Vitamin D accumulates in excess fat tissues but is not easily available for use by the body when needed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body. Its main role is to act as an antioxidant, scavenging loose electrons-so-called “free radicals”-that can damage cells.
Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin. This means it is stored in the liver and fatty tissues.