Chapter 12, Problem 12.81P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the advice to avoid the consumption of food rich in fat-soluble vitamin during the consumption of laxative like mineral oil needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Vitamins are the biomolecules which are needed in very small quantity. They involve in normal metabolic activities. Since they cannot be synthesized in human body therefore, they must be obtained in the diet or as supplements.

Different vitamins have different structures and have different functional groups that effects their biological activities.