Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Which of the following is true about vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)?
A. It is a sterol.
B. It is a hormone precursor.
C. Humans enzymatically synthesize their own Vitamin D3.
D. It is converted into a biologically active form by UV light from sunlight.
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