Q. Which vitamin is also known as sunshine vitamin?
Solution:
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin.
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There are different forms of vitamin D.
- Ergosterol (provitamin D-2). This type is found in plants.
- Ergocalciferol (vitamin D-2). This type is also found in plants.
- 7-dehydrocholesterol. This type is found in animals.
- Calciferol (vitamin D-3). This type is formed in the body from exposure to sunlight.
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