Multiple choice

Which among the following is a vitamer of vitamin C?

  1. Calcitriol

  2. Ergosterol

  3. Ascorbic acid

  4. Calcium ascorbate

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Explanation

Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. It is a white solid but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. Ascorbic acid is one form (vitamer) of vitamin C.

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