Question

. Which of the following statements about vitamin C is not true ? (a) It increases immunity of body (b) It is the first artificially synthesized vitamin (c) It is a fat-soluble vitamin a​

Answer 1

Answer:

• It increases immunity of body: True
• It is the first artificially synthesized vitamin: True
• It is a fat-soluble vitamin.​: False

Explanation:

• The sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits like orange, grapefruit, lime, etc. and it increases immunity of the body
• Vitamin C was discovered in 1912, isolated in 1928, and, in 1933, was the first vitamin to be chemically produced. So, it is the first artificially synthesized vitamin that is the correct statement.
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to repair and regenerate tissues, protect against heart disease. So,  It is a fat-soluble vitamin is a false statement.