Vitamin D can be synthesized by the body from a derivative of cholesterol. Given this information, predict vitamin D's solubility.

A. Vitamin D is fat soluble.
B. Vitamin D is not soluble in either water or fat.
C. Vitamin D is soluble in both water and fat.
D. Vitamin D is water soluble.


Answer: A

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