Which of the following vitamins is also known as 'retinol'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following vitamins is also known as 'retinol'?
A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin B₁
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin C
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Vitamin A is chemically known as retinol. It is essential for vision, immune function, and epithelial maintenance. Vitamin B₁ is thiamine, C is ascorbic acid, D is calciferol. Deficiency of vitamin A causes night blindness and xerophthalmia.

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