Question

The name vitamin was used for the first time by-
A. Funk
B. Aristotle
C. Eijkman
D. Hopleins

Answer 1

Hint: Vitamins are such complex compounds that are found in the body of organisms and these regulate various kinds of activities. Sometimes vitamins act as coenzymes.

Complete answer:
A. Vitamins are complex organic compounds that are found in our body.
B. We are required vitamins in a minimum amount as their lack causes deficiency syndrome.
C. Vitamins act as regulators in our body.
D. These regulate various functions of our body.

Additional Information: In our body various kinds of vitamins are found. These are complex organic compounds. Some of them are almost similar so these are classified in the same group. So there are 5 groups of vitamins that are Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and vitamin K. Each kind of vitamin has specific function like vitamin A is responsible for proper vision.

So, the correct answer is “ A. Funk”.

Note: vitamin A, D, E, K are fat soluble. Rest are vitamin B, Vitamin C are water soluble so these should be taken daily. Some sources of vitamins are spinach, carrot, egg, cod liver oil and pumpkin.