Which Vitamins Are Most Likely to Be Deficient in a Child

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which vitamins are most likely to be deficient in a child with cystic fibrosis?

• A)Vitamins A, E, and C
• B)Water-soluble vitamins and K
• C)Vitamins A, D, E, and K
• D)Fat-soluble vitamins and B₁₂

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Definitions:

Methyloctane

A type of hydrocarbon compound characterized by its chemical structure that includes an octane backbone with a methyl group attached.

Condensed Structural Formula

A condensed structural formula is a method of describing the elements or molecules that compose a compound and their arrangement in a compact form without drawing full structural diagrams.

Dimethylbutane

An organic compound with the formula C6H14, a type of alkane that is used as a fuel.

Dimethylpentane

An isomer of hexane, used as a reference fuel in octane rating and found in various petroleum distillates.