Which of the following statements about vitamins is false?

a. Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C.
b. Taking too many vitamins, particularly fat-soluble vitamins, can be harmful.
c. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamin B2.
d. Water-soluble vitamins, if consumed in excessive amounts, will be excreted in the urine.
e. Water-soluble vitamins are picked up by individual cells from capillary beds.


C

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