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How are vitamins classified ? Name the vitamin responsible for coagulation of blood ? |
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Answer» Solution :Vitamins are classified into two groups depending upon their solubility in water or FAT. (i) Water soluble vitamins . These include vitamin B-complex (`B_1,B_2,B_3`, i.e., NICOTINIC acid , `B_5` i.e., pantothenic acid `B_6,B_12` and folic acid) and vitamin C. (ii) Fat soluble vitamins . These include vitamins A,D,E and K. They are stored in LIVER and adipose (fat storing TISSUES). However , biotin, i.e., vitamin H is NIETHER soluble in water nor in fat. Vitamin K is responsible for coagulation of blood. |
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