Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine vitamin because

A. it can be destroyed by exposure to sunlight.
B. it is the yellow-orange color of the sun.
C. it is available in fresh orange juice.
D. exposure to sunlight converts a precursor form to vitamin D.


Answer: D

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