JEE MainChemistryBiomoleculesMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following is a water soluble vitamin, that is not excreted easily?
- AVitamin
- BVitamin
- CVitamin
- DVitamin
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Correct answer: D
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Recall the general rule
Vitamins are of two types:
- Water-soluble vitamins: B-complex vitamins and vitamin C
- Fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K
Water-soluble vitamins are generally readily excreted in urine and are not stored much in the body.
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Identify the exception
Among the water-soluble vitamins, Vitamin is a well-known exception because it is:
- stored in the liver in significant amounts,
- therefore not excreted easily compared to other water-soluble vitamins.
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Check the options
- A: Vitamin — water-soluble, generally excreted easily
- B: Vitamin — water-soluble, generally excreted easily
- C: Vitamin — water-soluble, though some storage may occur, it is not the standard exception asked here
- D: Vitamin — water-soluble and not excreted easily
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Conclusion
Therefore, the correct answer is:
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