Which of the following is a vitamin?
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Betulin
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Butylated hydroxytoluene
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Biotin
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Biphenyl
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin (vitamin B7). It was discovered by Bateman in 1916. It is composed of a ureido (tetrahydroimidizalone) ring fused with a tetrahydrothiophene ring.