JEE MainChemistryBiomoleculesMCQ+4 / −1
Which among the following pairs of Vitamins is stored in our body relatively for longer duration?
- AThiamine and Vitamin A
- BAscorbic acid and Vitamin D
- CThiamine and Ascorbic acid
- DVitamin A and Vitamin D
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Correct answer: D
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Key concept: Fat-soluble vs water-soluble vitamins
Vitamins are broadly classified into:
- Fat-soluble vitamins:
- Water-soluble vitamins: B-complex vitamins and
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissues for relatively long durations, whereas water-soluble vitamins are not stored significantly and are excreted more easily.
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Identify each vitamin in the options
- Thiamine Vitamin r water-soluble
- Ascorbic acid Vitamin r water-soluble
- Vitamin A r fat-soluble
- Vitamin D r fat-soluble
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Evaluate each option
A: Thiamine and Vitamin A
- Thiamine is water-soluble
- Vitamin A is fat-soluble
- Only one is stored for longer duration
- So, this pair is not correct
B: Ascorbic acid and Vitamin D
- Ascorbic acid is water-soluble
- Vitamin D is fat-soluble
- Only one is stored for longer duration
- So, this pair is not correct
C: Thiamine and Ascorbic acid
- Both are water-soluble
- These are not stored for long durations in the body
- So, this pair is not correct
D: Vitamin A and Vitamin D
- Both are fat-soluble
- Both are stored in the body for relatively longer duration
- So, this pair is correct
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Final answer
The correct option is:
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Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer:
My derived answer is also , so they agree.
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