Chemistry-Vitamins
NEET Chemistry Vitamins Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver. | Reason (R): All vitamins contain amino groups, making them soluble in fat.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT text, fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K are stored in the liver. However, not all vitamins contain amino groups; the term 'vitamine' was originally coined from 'vital amine' but later adjusted to 'vitamin' as most do not contain amino groups.
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