Question

Which of the following(s) is/are true about vitamins?

• A. They are vital for life
• B. All vitamins are synthesised in human body
• C. Their deficiency causes diseases
• D. Vitamin B2 is soluble ​in fat and oils

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Their deficiency causes diseases

Vitamins are organic compounds which ​are required in small amounts ​in our diet for maintenance of optimum growth and health but their deficiency ​causes specific diseases.
Most of the vitamins can’t be synthesised in our body but plants synthesise more of them compare to human body.
Depending upon the solubility, vitamins can be classified as
1. Fat soluble vitamins
2. Water soluble vitamins

Vitamin B and its group vitamins are water soluble vitamins.
They are not soluble in fat and oils.
Thus, B2 is not soluble in fat and oils.
Thus, statements (a) and (c) are correct.