All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

Vitamin D3 is also known as:

The correct answer is
Cholecalciferol

Vitamin D3 Chemical Name

The question asks to identify the common chemical name for Vitamin D3.

Understanding Vitamin D3

Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health. Its specific chemical name is Cholecalciferol.

Distinguishing Related Vitamins

  • Retinol is the common name for Vitamin A.
  • Tocopherol is the common name for Vitamin E.
  • Ergocalciferol is another form of Vitamin D, specifically Vitamin D2.

Therefore, the correct identification for Vitamin D3 among the options is Cholecalciferol.

Was this answer helpful?

Important Questions from Biology

  1. Tooth decay starts when the pH of our mouth is_______.

  2. Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland?

  3. Mushrooms and other microorganisms feed on dead plant and animal tissues and convert them into ______

  4. Gregor Johann Mendel came up with the theory of inheritance by studying:

  5. Red algae are generally found in:

Need Expert Advice?

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App