BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed along with fats in the diet and are stored in the body’s fatty tissue and in the liver. They are found in many plant and animal foods and in dietary supplements. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four fat-soluble vitamins – A, D, E, and K. The amount allowed for children and adults varies. Talk to your health care provider if you are taking or plan to take these vitamins to make sure you are staying in a safe daily consumption range.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin D (also referred to as “calciferol") is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body’s liver, fatty tissue, and muscles. The four fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K. These vitamins are absorbed more easily by the body in the presence of dietary fat. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -The fat-soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, are stored in the body for long periods of time and generally pose a greater risk for toxicity than water-soluble vitamins when consumed in excess.