Q37 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (24 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry

Vitamin-A is called

A
ascorbic acid
Correct answer
B
retinol
C
calciferol
D
tocopherol

Solution

Vitamin-A helps to maintain healthy teeth and skeletal skin. It is also known as retinol because it produces the pigments in the retina of the eye.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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