Which of the following is true about vitamins?

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Vitamins are synthesized by an organisms

Vitamins are secreted by ductless glands

Vitamins in the human body are needed in large amounts

Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble whereas vitamins of the B group and vitamin Care water soluble

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The element belong to group 14, so it has four electrons in its valence shell. Since it is present in 2nd period it has two shells. Therefore, the electronic configuration of the element will be 2, 4. Hence, atomic number of the element is six. The atomic number will Hence, the Vitamins A,D,E and K are fat soluble whereas vitamins of the B group and vitamin C are water soluble vitamins.

Fat soluble vitamins are usually absorbed in fat globules that travel through the lymphatic system of the small intestines and then circulates within the body. While water soluble vitamins are directly absorbed through the intestinal wall into the body.

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