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What is the primary function of vitamins?
What is the primary function of vitamins?
- Provide energy for the body
- Serve as structural units of cells and tissues
- Act as cofactors for enzymes in biochemical reactions (correct)
- Aid in the transportation of oxygen in the blood
What happens in the absence or relative deficiency of vitamins in the diet?
What happens in the absence or relative deficiency of vitamins in the diet?
- Enhanced immune response
- Increased metabolic rate
- Characteristic deficiency states and disease may develop (correct)
- Improved cognitive function
Which statement accurately describes vitamins?
Which statement accurately describes vitamins?
- They are only required in large amounts for optimal health
- They provide structural support to cells and tissues
- They are primarily responsible for energy production
- They are required in small amounts and are essential for normal growth and development (correct)
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