Question

The correct statement is/are:
A) Vitamins in high concentrations catalyse biological reactions
B) Daily dose of vitamins for an individual depend on his or her age, site and rate of metabolism
C) Youngsters need higher quantities of vitamins than elders
D) The need of vitamins for younger, growing children and pregnant women is lower

• A. $A$ and $B$
• B. $A,B$ and $C$
• C. $A$ and $D$
• D. $C$ and $D$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$A,B$ and $C$

(A) The vitamins perform specific biological functions. In high concentrations, they catalyse biological reactions.
Thus, the option $A$ is correct.
(B) The age, site and rate of metabolism of individual determine the daily vitamin requirement. The required amount of vitamin must be supplied through diet.
Hence, the option $B$ is correct.
(C) Youngsters need higher quantities of vitamins than elders. This is because their body is in the growth stage due to which, the requirement of the vitamin is high. This is because vitamins are required for the maintenance and normal growth of the body.
Thus, option $C$ is correct.
(D) The need of vitamins for younger, growing children and pregnant women is higher.
Thus, option $D$ is incorrect.