Organic And Biological Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305081079
Author: STOKER, H. Stephen (howard Stephen)
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 10.13, Problem 2QQ
Which of the following statements about biosynthesis of vitamin C is incorrect?
- a. All plants can biosynthesize vitamin C.
- b. Some, but not all, animals as well as human beings can biosynthesize vitamin C.
- c. Human beings as well as a few animals cannot biosynthesize vitamin C.
- d. no correct response
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