Question

what is vitamins and write its classification​

Answer 1

Answer:

A vitamin is an organic molecule that is an essential micronutrient that an organism needs in small quantities for the proper functioning of its metabolism. Essential nutrients cannot be synthesized in the organism, either at all or not in sufficient quantities, and therefore must be obtained through the diet.

Vitamins are classified by their solubility, which is the vitamin's ability to dissolve into another substance. Fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins that dissolve in fat and include vitamins A, D, E and K. Vitamin A helps with vision. Vitamin D helps calcium absorption for healthy bones.

Answer 2

Answer: vitamins are the chemicals which are needed by the body in small amounts but their deficiency cause severe problems

earlier, it was found that vitamins are made up of amino acids ,thus previously known as vital amines.

classification of vitamins on the basis of its solubility in fat and water-

1) water soluble vitamins- soluble in water

ex- vitamin B and vitamin C

2) fat soluble vitamins- soluble in fat

ex- vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E,vitamin K

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