Biology: Concepts and Applications (MindTap Course List)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781305967335
Author: Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 28, Problem 13SA
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Vitamins and other nutrients are required in varying amounts for the proper functioning of the body. The human body is not able to synthesize most of the vitamins by itself. So, these vitamins are required to be taken from outside in the form of a balanced diet. Deficiency of vitamins can cause improper functioning of different systems in the body and ultimately leading to some disease.
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