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The class of compounds showing vitamin E activity are called _______(a) phytomenadiones(b) tocopherols(c) ergocalciferols(d) pyridoxinesThe question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.My doubt stems from Biomolecules in portion Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (B) tocopherols

For explanation I would say: VITAMIN E is ALSO known as tocopherol. Other compounds that behave like vitamin E also belong to this group. Deficiency of this causes muscular weakness and fragility of red blood CELLS. Its main source is vegetable oils.



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