Question

88. The chemical name of vitamin D is

• A. retinol
• B. ferredoxin
• C. calciferol
• D. ergosterol

Answer 1

The correct option is C

calciferol

Explanation of correct option:

Option (C):

• Vitamins are the compounds that are needed in small quantities for the growth and development of the body.
• The chemical name of vitamin D is calciferol and its deficiency causes rickets.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option (A): Retinol is the chemical name of vitamin A and its deficiency causes night blindness.

Option (B): Ferredoxin is an iron and sulfur-containing protein.

Option (D): Ergosterol resides in the cell membrane of fungi.

The chemical name of vitamin D is calciferol. Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.