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Which of the following is a vitamin ?

A

Glucose

B

Keratin

C

Maltose

D

Riboflavin

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To determine which of the following options is a vitamin, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: The question presents four options. We need to evaluate each one to see if it qualifies as a vitamin. 2. **Evaluate Glucose**: - Glucose is a simple sugar and a carbohydrate. - It is classified as a monosaccharide. - **Conclusion**: Glucose is not a vitamin. 3. **Evaluate Carotene**: - Carotene is a pigment found in plants and is responsible for the orange color in carrots and other vegetables. - It is a type of protein and is often associated with vitamin A. - **Conclusion**: Carotene itself is not classified as a vitamin. 4. **Evaluate Maltose**: - Maltose is a disaccharide sugar formed from two glucose units. - It is also classified as a carbohydrate. - **Conclusion**: Maltose is not a vitamin. 5. **Evaluate Riboflavin**: - Riboflavin is also known as vitamin B2. - It is a water-soluble vitamin essential for various bodily functions. - It can be found in foods such as milk, green vegetables, and egg whites. - **Conclusion**: Riboflavin is indeed a vitamin. 6. **Final Answer**: Based on the evaluations, the correct answer is **Riboflavin**.

To determine which of the following options is a vitamin, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: The question presents four options. We need to evaluate each one to see if it qualifies as a vitamin. 2. **Evaluate Glucose**: - Glucose is a simple sugar and a carbohydrate. ...
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