Question

The Vitamin which is very liable and easily destroyed during cooking as well as storage is

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin B₆
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Vitamin K

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Vitamin C

the correct option is C:

Explanation for the correct option:

1. The water-soluble vitamin known as ascorbic acid is required for all essential growth and development of the body.
2. It is found in citrus fruits, potatoes, broccoli, and spinach.
3. It maintains the proper functioning of the immune system and cartilage, bones, and teeth.
4. It acts as an antioxidant that protects against harmful molecules called free radicles and pollutants such as smoke and cigarette, thereby reducing the risk of diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and heart attack.
5. Deficiency of vitamin C leads to scurvy characterized by bleeding gums, and weakness.
6. Vitamin C is destroyed by cooking.
7. At high temperatures while cooking Vitamin C is destroyed and leaks out in cooking water as it is soluble in water.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The fat-soluble vitamin is obtained from animals (beta retinol) and plants(carotenoids).
2. It is found in milk and its products, egg, radish, and green leafy vegetables.
3. Vitamin A is a component of pigment in the eyes (Rhodopsin), so important for vision.
4. It maintains normal growth and reproduction.
5. Deficiency in Vitamin A leads to night blindness, dry rough skin, and decreased resistance to infections.

Option B:

The water-soluble vitamin, also called Pyridoxine, is found in yeast, cereals, pulses, sweet potato, bananas, and vegetables.

Option D:

1. The fat-soluble vitamin is found in green leafy vegetables.
2. Vitamin K refers to two compounds called vitamin K1 ( found in green leafy vegetables )and Vitamin K2(found in meat, and cheese ).

Final Answer: The Vitamin which is very liable and easily destroyed during cooking, as well as storage, is Vitamin C.