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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.

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