Question
Chemistry Question on Chemistry in Everyday Life
The vitmain which is neither soluble in water nor in fat is
A
biotin
B
phylloquinone
C
thiamine
D
ergocalciferol
Answer
biotin
Explanation
Solution
Biotin is neither water soluble nor fat soluble.It is also known as vitamin H.It is an essential vitamin that means it cannot be produced in the body and needs to be taken from outside through diet.Biotin acts as a coenzyme that helps in the conversion of carbohydrates,fats and proteins.It is also a coenzyme for carboxylase that is useful in the synthesis of fatty acids,amino acids and glucose.