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What is the main difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins in terms of absorption?
What is the main difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins in terms of absorption?
- Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the hydrophilic environment, while fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the hydrophobic environment. (correct)
- Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the small intestine, while fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the stomach.
- Water-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, while fat-soluble vitamins are not generally stored.
- Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the lymph, while fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed into the blood.
What is the function of vitamin E in the body?
What is the function of vitamin E in the body?
- It helps in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
- It helps in the storage of fat-soluble vitamins in the body.
- It is involved in the coenzyme function of fatty acid metabolism.
- It acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from free radicals. (correct)
What is the unique feature of vitamin D?
What is the unique feature of vitamin D?
- It is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be synthesized in the body. (correct)
- It is an antioxidant that protects cells from free radicals.
- It is a coenzyme that helps in fatty acid metabolism.
- It is a water-soluble vitamin.
What is the function of the free hydroxyl group in vitamin E?
What is the function of the free hydroxyl group in vitamin E?
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Which of the following vitamins has a specific coenzyme function?
Which of the following vitamins has a specific coenzyme function?
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What is the term for the eight related compounds that make up vitamin E?
What is the term for the eight related compounds that make up vitamin E?
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