Which of the following compounds serves as the major precursor for the body's synthesis of vitamin D?
a. Cholesterol
b. Tryptophan
c. Beta-carotene
d. Eicosapentanoic acid
e. Histamine
ANS: A
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Which of the following statements about bound water is false?
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