Vitamin A may be obtained by the body from precursors called
a. calciferols.
b. carotenoids.
c. rhodopsins.
d. tocopherols.
B
The body can form vitamin A from carotenoids. Calciferols have vitamin D activity. Tocopherols have vitamin E activity. Rhodopsin is a substance formed from vitamin A in the retina.
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