BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which type of vitamin dissolves in fat allowing it to remain in the body for a longer period of time?

A	nutrients
B	water soluble
C	fat soluble
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, and K-are stored in the body for long periods of time, and pose a greater risk for toxicity than water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins are only needed in small amounts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamins A, D, E, and K are called the fat-soluble vitamins, because they are soluble in organic solvents and are absorbed and transported in a manner similar to that of fats.

Detailed explanation-4: -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).

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