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What is the chemical name of vitamin D?

Correct answer A. Calciferol

Explanation

Vitamin D is chemically called calciferol, with vitamin D2 known as ergocalciferol and D3 as cholecalciferol, whereas retinol is vitamin A and tocopherol is vitamin E.

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