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emmainna [20.7K]
3 years ago
15

The inactive form of a vitamin that can be converted into an active form upon absorption or in the liver is called a(n) ________

__. __________ is an example of this.
Biology
1 answer:
sertanlavr [38]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

provitamin, beta-carotene

Explanation:

<em>Beta-carotene</em> is an example of a <em>provitamin</em>. It is a less active form of <em>retinol (Vitamin A)</em> that is synthesized by plants. Animals i.e. humans, cannot synthesize or make use of this form of Vitamin A. It can only be made available for use in humans through normal metabolic processes. Humans can access this provitamin by consuming food that is rich in beta-carotene. When beta-carotene undergoes normal metabolic processes in the body, it is transformed into retinol, which is an active form of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is needed by humans for healthy skin, good vision and eye health, as well as maintaining strong immune system.

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