(a)
To explain: If “vitamin O” can actually increase the concentration of oxygen in the body as claimed by the producers of “vitamin O” commercial preparation.
Concept introduction: Vitamins are micronutrients that must be obtained through the diet for various cellular activities. Vitamins are water –soluble or lipid–soluble. Vitamin O is a synthetic preparation that consists of oxygen and sodium chloride. The commercial producers of vitamin O claim that it increases the oxygen concentration in the body.
(b)
To explain: Whether the “vitamin O” will be more or less effective if it was infused directly into the bloodstream.
Concept introduction: Vitamins are micronutrients that must be obtained through the diet for various cellular activities. Vitamins are water –soluble or lipid–soluble. Vitamin O is a synthetic preparation that consists of oxygen and sodium chloride. The commercial producers of vitamin O claim that it increases the oxygen concentration in the body.
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