Which of the following carotenoids can be converted into a biologically active retinoid?

A) lutein
B) beta-carotene
C) alpha-carotene
D) beta-cryptoxanthin


Ans: B) beta-carotene
C) alpha-carotene
D) beta-cryptoxanthin

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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