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carried in the blood by protein carriers, are stored in fat tissues, are needed in periodic doses, and are more likely to be toxic when consumed more than need
FAT SOLUBLE VITAS
vita meaning
life
function as coenzymes for several important biochemical reactions in humans, animals, and microorganisms
WATER SOLUBLE VITAS
do not function as coenzymes in humans and animals and are rarely utilized in any manner by microorganisms
FAT SOLUBLE VITAS
organic compound, essential in small amounts for the proper functioning of the human body, that must be obtained from dietary sources because the body cannot synthesize it
VITAMINS
these vitamins must be constantly replenished in the body because they are rapidly eliminated from the body in the urine
WATER SOLUBLE VITAS
these vitamins are found dissolved in lipid materials
FAT SOLUBLE VITAS
They are carried in the bloodstream, are needed in frequent, small doses, and are unlikely to be toxic except when taken in unusually large doses
WATER SOLUBLE VITAS
how many know vitamins are there
13