Biology 2e

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ISBN: 9781947172517

Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

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Essential nutrients

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Vitamins

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Chapter 34, Problem 9RQ

Which of the following statements is not true?

Essential nutrients can be synthesized by the body
Vitamins are required in small quantities for bodily function
Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body, while others need to be obtained from diet
Vitamins come in two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble.

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Biology 2e

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