Question

Explain the following: Vitamin A is essential for us.

Answer 1

Vitamin A plays a vital role in our body..

Carrot , papaya , etc. are rich in vitamin A..

Vitamin A helps in sharpening eyesight , it builds immune system , etc .

Vitamin A is also helpful for maintaining the functioning of heart..

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Answer 2

Vitamin A :-

• Discovered by Elmer McCollum in 1913.
• Yellow in colour.
• 2mg daily required.
• Not destroyed at normal temperature but can be destroyed by axyxidation process an ultraviolet rays can also destroy them.
• Deficiency leads to night blindness, Keratomalacia and Xerophthalmia.
• Sources are cod liver oil, animal liver, egg yolk, milk, milk products, mango, papaya and yellow vegetables.
• Formed y hydrogen, oxygen, carbon.