BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the two groups of vitamins?
A
Water-soluble and Vitamin C
B
Fat-soluble and Vitamin K
C
Vitamin C and Vitamin D
D
Water-soluble and Fat-soluble
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The known vitamins include the fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, and K, and the water-soluble vitamins: C and the B vitamins: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folate/folic acid (B9), and cobalamin (B12).

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two main groups of vitamins – fat-soluble (easily stored in fat upon absorption) and water-soluble (washed out and not easily stored).

Detailed explanation-3: -They are found in many plant and animal foods and in dietary supplements. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of vitamins-fat-soluble and water-soluble.

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