Which of the following is a feature of vitamin A in foods?

a. Anthocyanin in beets masks the presence of beta-carotene.
b. Margarine made from corn oil is a poor source of vitamin A.
c. Most carotenoids can be converted in the body to active vitamin A.
d. Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables masks the presence of beta-carotene.
e. Plants contain retinoids but no carotenoids.


ANS: D

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