8
Which of the following foods are rich sources of Retinol in our diet?
(A) . Carrots
(B) . Pumpkin
(C) . Milk
(D) . Butter
(©). Meat
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
EXPLANATION
Consumer Quality Certifications & Adulteratio
- Dietary Sources of Preformed Retinol:
- Biochemical Distinction:
- Retinol (Preformed Vitamin A): Occurs exclusively in foods of animal origin:
- Milk, (D) Butter/Ghee, and (E) Meat / animal liver.
- Provitamin A Carotenoids ($\beta$-carotene): Found in plant foods like carrots (A) and pumpkin (B), which the human body must enzymatically cleave in the intestinal mucosa to synthesize active retinol.
- Conclusion: Rich sources of Retinol are (C), (D) and (E) only (Option 4).
Correct option: (4) (C), (D) and (E) only.
Explanation not matching this question?
क्या व्याख्या इस प्रश्न से मेल नहीं खा रही?
Report
Want to practice this paper in exam conditions?
क्या आप परीक्षा जैसे माहौल में अभ्यास करना चाहते हैं?
Test yourself in 5-question batch format with timer and hidden answers.
5-प्रश्नों के बैच फॉर्मैट, टाइमर और छिपे उत्तरों के साथ खुद को परखें।
Start Practice Mode →
प्रैक्टिस टेस्ट मोड शुरू करें →