
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The validation of the pairing of calcitriol and vitamin A has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin. Vitamin A is found in eyes. It participates in the development of sperm. Calcitriol is the precursor of vitamin D. Vitamin D can be taken from sunlight.
(b)
Interpretation: The validation of the pairing of retinoic acid and vitamin D has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Retinoic acid is the precursor of vitamin A. Retinoic acid is formed from retinal. Vitamin A helps in growth and reproduction, vision. Vitamin D is obtained from sunlight. It helps in strengthing of bones.
(c)
Interpretation: The validation of the pairing of phylloquinone and vitamin E has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Phylloquinone is also known as vitamin K1. Vitamin K helps in blood clotting and the formation of prothrombin. Vitamin E is obtained from vegetable oil, seeds and nuts. Vitamin E functions as an anti-oxidant in the human body.
(d)
Interpretation: The validation of the pairing of tocopherol and vitamin K has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Vitamin K exists in different forms but all the forms have methylated napthoquinone structure. Some of the forms of Vitamin K are vitamin

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