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(a)
Interpretation: The conversion of retinal to retinol in human bodyhas to be validated.
Concept introduction: Vitamins are the organic compounds that are essential in small amounts for the proper functioning of the human body. The vitamins should be included in the diet. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin.
(b)
Interpretation: The conversion of retinoic acid in retinolin human bodyhas to be validated.
Concept introduction: Vitamins are the organic compounds that are essential in small amounts for the proper functioning of the human body. The vitamins should be included in the diet. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin.
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