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Which among the following pairs of Vitamins is stored in our body relatively for longer duration?

Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Which among the following pairs of Vitamins is stored in our body relatively for longer duration?

Options
  1. a

    Thiamine and Vitamin A

  2. b

    Vitamin A and Vitamin D

  3. c

    Thiamine and Ascorbic acid

  4. d

    Ascorbic acid and Vitamin D

Correct Answerb

Vitamin A and Vitamin D

Detailed Solution

Step 1: Analyzing Vitamin Storage — Fat-soluble vitamins are generally stored in the liver and adipose tissue, whereas water-soluble ones are excreted daily.

Step 2: Comparing the Pairs — Vitamin A and Vitamin D are both fat-soluble and can be stored in the body for relatively long durations.

Step 3: Conclusion — In contrast, thiamine (B1B_1) and ascorbic acid (C) are water-soluble and not stored. Thus, (b) is the correct pair. Correct option is (b).

Remember: Long-term storage explains why deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins often take months to develop.

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