Consider statements about vitamins: 1. Vitamin A is essential for vision. 2. Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin. 3. Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets. Which are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vitamin A (retinol) is crucial for the synthesis of rhodopsin, maintaining normal vision, especially in dim light. Vitamin D deficiency impairs calcium absorption, leading to rickets in children. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin, not fat-soluble; vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble. Thus, statements 1 and 3 are correct.
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