Question
Biology Question on Digestion and absorption
Which one of the following is correctly matched?
A
vitamin E - tocopherol
B
vitamin D - riboflavin
C
vitamic B - calciferol
D
vitamin A - thiamine.
Answer
vitamin E - tocopherol
Explanation
Solution
Vitamin E is known as tocopherol. It prevents breakage of red blood cells, may act as an antioxidant, prevents oxidation of certain materials and maintains normal membrane structure. Vitamin D and Vitamin A are known as calciferol and retinol respectively.