Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The word "vitamin" is a combination of what two words?

  1. vital amine

  2. viscous mint

  3. vintner amyl

  4. Dummy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'vitamin' was coined by Polish biochemist Casimir Funk in 1912 by combining 'vital' and 'amine.' At the time, it was believed that all vitamins contained amine groups, though this was later found to be incorrect for some vitamins. The name stuck despite the chemical inaccuracy. Options B and C are nonsensical combinations.

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