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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Types of Vitamins**: Vitamins can be categorized based on their solubility into two main types: water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins. 2. **Define Water-Soluble Vitamins**: Water-soluble vitamins are those that dissolve in water. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, they cannot be stored in the body and must be consumed regularly in the diet. 3. **Identify Examples of Water-Soluble Vitamins**: The primary examples of water-soluble vitamins include: - **Vitamin B Complex**: This includes several vitamins such as: ...
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