All of the following are characteristics of vitamin C except
A. it is a water-soluble vitamin.
B. excess intake of vitamin c is stored in the body for later use.
C. there are two active forms of vitamin C.
D. vitamin C is absorbed in the intestines via active transport.
Answer: B
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