What is the name of vitamin A (or A1)?

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

What is the name of vitamin A (or A₁)?

Options:

Retinol

Calciferol

Tocopherol

Aneurin

Correct Answer:

Retinol

Explanation:

Vitamin A (or A₁) is known as Retinol or bright eye vitamin. It is a diterpenoid and was first discovered by Mc Collum and Davis.