Which of the following is true of pantothenic acid?

a. It is the only B vitamin not involved in energy metabolism.
b. It is relatively stable under most food preparation methods.
c. It is known to be toxic in large doses.
d. It is involved in more than 100 steps in the synthesis of certain compounds.
e. It is found in a few select foods.


Answer: D

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