Which of the Following Statements About Vitamin A's Role in the Body

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about vitamin A's role in the body is FALSE? 

• A) Only one-thousandth of the body's vitamin A is in the retina. 
• B) Vitamin A and beta-carotene protect the skin from sun damage. 
• C) Vitamin A maintains healthy cells in the mucous membranes. 
• D) Vitamin A supports normal fetal development during pregnancy. 
• E) Lycopene serves as a vitamin A precursor and acts as an antioxidant.

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