Ergocalciferol is the name of?
Correct answer: D. Vitamin D
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin B
- C. Vitamin C
- D. Vitamin D
Explanation
d) Vitamin D:Ergocalciferol is the name of Vitamin D2. It is a type of vitamin D that is synthesized in plants and is also known as "plant-based vitamin D." Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble compounds that helps regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism in the body. It plays a crucial role in bone health and the absorption of calcium from the intestine.
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