NCERT · Class 12 · Chemistry · BiomoleculesDefine vitamins and classify them based on their solubility in water and fat.
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Vitamins are organic compounds required in minute quantities in the human diet to perform specific biological functions for normal growth, maintenance, and health of the organism. Based on solubility, vitamins are classified into two groups: Fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamins A, D, E, and K), which dissolve in oils and fats but not water; and Water-soluble vitamins (Vitamins B-complex and C), which dissolve in water and must be regularly supplied.
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