Consider statements about vitamins: 1. Vitamin A is stored in the liver. 2. Vitamin B complex is water-soluble. 3. Excess Vitamin D is easily excreted. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about vitamins: 1. Vitamin A is stored in the liver. 2. Vitamin B complex is water-soluble. 3. Excess Vitamin D is easily excreted. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin stored primarily in the liver, and excess can lead to toxicity. The B-complex vitamins are water-soluble and generally not stored in the body in significant amounts. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in body fat and liver, making excess Vitamin D difficult to excrete, potentially causing hypervitaminosis D. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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