Which of the Following Compounds Serves as the Major Precursor

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds serves as the major precursor for the body's synthesis of vitamin D?

• A)Cholesterol
• B)Tryptophan
• C)Beta-carotene
• D)Eicosapentanoic acid
• E)Histamine

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