Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Chapter 3, Problem 3AAATB
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The vitamin-enriched water would be missing the substances that would be provided by consuming an orange.
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Nutrients can be defined as a substance which gives nourishment that is important for the maintenance of life and for growth and development. Vitamin-C is required for the normal growth and development of the body. it is a water-soluble vitamin.
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