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Vitamin E is called :...

Vitamin `E` is called :

A

tocopherol

B

Calciferol or ergocalciferol

C

Thiamine

D

Riboflavin

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To determine what vitamin E is commonly called, we can follow these steps: 1. **Identify the Options**: The question provides four options: - A) Tocopherol - B) Calciferol (or Ergocalciferol) - C) Thiamine - D) Riboflavin 2. **Recall the Names of Vitamins**: - Vitamin E is known for its antioxidant properties and is essential for various bodily functions. - Vitamin D is known as calciferol (ergocalciferol). - Vitamin B1 is known as thiamine. - Vitamin B2 is known as riboflavin. 3. **Match Vitamin E with Its Common Name**: - Among the options, tocopherol is the name associated with vitamin E. - It is important to note that tocopherol refers specifically to a group of compounds that include alpha-tocopherol, which is the most active form of vitamin E in humans. 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the information, the correct answer is A) Tocopherol. ### Final Answer: Vitamin E is called **Tocopherol**.
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