BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which fat-soluble vitamin helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorous. It is found in egg yolks, liver, fatty fish, fortified dairy and sunlight.
A
A
B
C
C
D
D
Iron
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical for building bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin D. The active form of vitamin D promotes intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus and influences bone mineralization. Vitamin D occurs in two forms that are equally well utilized in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The yolk contains fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, E, and K; water soluble B vitamins like B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12; choline; biotin; folic acid; and minerals like iron and calcium.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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