Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringA&P with eText --- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringA&P with eText --- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321962706
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 16CP
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The two classes of vitamins.

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Vitamins are the potent molecules that help in the process of metabolism. Unlike the energy giving molecules they are not consumes or utilized in the body in the process of digestion. They just assist in the process of digestion. They are not formed in the body except the vitamin K which is formed in our body by the exposure to sunlight. They have to be taken from external sources.

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