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Sunlight is an excellent source of which vitamin?

Correct answer A. Vitamin D

Explanation

Ultraviolet B rays in sunlight convert 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin into vitamin D3, which the liver and kidneys then activate to help the body absorb calcium.

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