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The term vitamin was coined from the word vital +amine since the earlier identified compounds had amino groups. Later work showed that most of them didn't contain amino groups. They are very essential for the body. They have to be taken in the diet or in the form of medicines also.
Vitamins are classified into two groups depending upon their solubility in water or fat.
Fat soluble vitamins are soluble in fat and oils but insoluble in water. They are stored in liver and adipose (fat storing) tissues
Water-soluble vitamins are soluble in water. These must be supplied regularly in diet because they are readily excreted in urine and cannot be stored in our body.
What are the sources of Vitamin C?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Citrus fruits, amla and green leafy vegetables.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water soluble vitamin. It cannot be stored in the body, so it has to be supplied regularly in the diet. Its richest sources are citrus fruits (orange, lemon), amla (Indian gooseberry) and green leafy vegetables. Its deficiency causes scurvy (bleeding gums).
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