Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning both vitamins AND minerals?
A) Both are organic compounds.
B) Both are broken down during digestion.
C) Both are micronutrients.
D) Both are divided into groups of either fat or water soluble.
Ans: C) Both are micronutrients.
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