GK QUESTION#3597
Consider the following statements regarding vitamins:
1. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are water-soluble and can be stored in the liver and fatty tissues.
2. Vitamins B-complex and C are fat-soluble and generally not stored in the body, hence require regular intake.
3. Vitamin E is lipophilic (fat-soluble) vitamin required for the protection of cell membranes and the formation of red blood cells (RBCs).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer
C. 3 Only
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Explanation
Only statement 3 is correct. A,D,E and K are fat-soluble; B-complex vitamins and C are water-soluble. Vitamin E is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that protects cells and supports red-blood-cell function. Water-soluble does not mean no storage at all; B 12 is a notable storage exception.