How many types of vitamins? classified on the basis of their solubility and insolubility in water and fat.
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Answer:
Vitamins are classified based on their solubility. The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K. They can be stored in the body. The water-soluble vitamins are the B-complex vitamins and vitamin C.
The vitamins are classified into Water-soluble and Fat-soluble vitamins based on solubility.
Explanation:
Vitamins are micro-nutrients which are required in small quantities.
Thought they are needed by the body in small amount, they play a major role in boosting up immune system, curing wounds , bone development, etc.,
There are two types of vitamins : Fat soluble vitamins and Water soluble vitamins.
Fat soluble vitamins are taken up along with fats and cooking process won't destroy them.
Water soluble vitamins are soluble in water and are destroyed while over cooking the foods.
Fat soluble vitamins include Vitamins A,D,E,K.
Water soluble vitamins are Vitamins B complex and Vitamin C.