Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The vitamins that are associated with the fat-soluble vitamins are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Vitamins are the organic compounds that are essential in small amounts for the proper functioning of the human body. The vitamins should be included in the diet. Vitamins are the micronutrients that are essential for the proper functioning of the human body. They are classified into two types; one is water soluble and the other is fat soluble.
(b)
Interpretation:
The vitamin that is associated with the term thiamin is to be stated
Concept introduction:
Vitamins are the organic compounds that are essential in small amounts for the proper functioning of the human body. The vitamins should be included in the diet. Vitamins are the micronutrients that are essential for the proper functioning of the human body. They are classified into two types; one is water soluble and the other is fat soluble.
(c)
Interpretation:
The vitamin that helps in the prevention from rickets is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Vitamins are essential micronutrients required in our body for the proper functioning of the body. The lack of proper intake of vitamins or the lack of vitamins in the body may cause some diseases.
(d)
Interpretation:
The vitamin that helps in the clotting of blood is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Vitamins are essential micronutrients required in our body for the proper functioning of the body. The lack of proper intake of vitamins or lack of vitamins in the body may cause some diseases.
(e)
Interpretation:
The vitamin that is helpful in battling the disease pernicious anemia is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Vitamins are essential micronutrients required in our body for the proper functioning of the body. The lack of proper intake of vitamins or lack of vitamins in the body may cause some diseases.
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