Question
Which one of the following vitamins is synthesized in
our own skin?Solution
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight (UV rays). The precursor 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin is converted to Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which is then activated in the liver and kidneys to its functional form. Information Booster:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Known as the "sunshine vitamin."
- Essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
- Deficiency can lead to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
- Found in foods like fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified milk.
Given below are two statements
Statement I
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