DP Chemistry Questionbank
B.5 Vitamins
| Path: |
Description
[N/A]Directly related questions
-
17M.3.sl.TZ1.13d:
The solubility of a vitamin depends on its structure.
Identify the vitamin given in section 35 of the data booklet that is the most soluble in water.
-
17M.3.sl.TZ2.11:
Suggest, in terms of its structure, why vitamin D is fat-soluble using section 35 of the data booklet.
- 20N.3.sl.TZ0.7a: The diverse functions of biological molecules depend on their structure and shape. Classify...
- 20N.3.hl.TZ0.8a: The diverse functions of biological molecules depend on their structure and shape. Classify...
-
17N.3.sl.TZ0.10a:
Explain, at the molecular level, why vitamin D is soluble in fats. Use section 35 of the data booklet.
- 17N.3.sl.TZ0.10b: State one function of vitamin D in the body.
-
18M.3.sl.TZ1.7c.ii:
Predict the solubility of retinol (vitamin A) in body fat, giving a reason. Use section 35 of the data booklet.
-
18M.3.sl.TZ2.9:
Explain the solubility of vitamins A and C using section 35 of the data booklet.
-
18N.3.sl.TZ0.5b:
Suggest why it is advisable for those living in northerly or southerly latitudes (that is away from the equator) to take vitamin D supplements during the winter.
-
19M.3.hl.TZ1.13:
Ascorbic acid and retinol are two important vitamins.
Explain why ascorbic acid is soluble in water and retinol is not. Use section 35 of the data booklet.
-
19M.3.hl.TZ2.11c:
Lecithin aids the body’s absorption of vitamin E.
Suggest why vitamin E is fat-soluble.
-
19M.3.sl.TZ1.10:
Ascorbic acid and retinol are two important vitamins.
Explain why ascorbic acid is soluble in water and retinol is not. Use section 35 of the data booklet.
-
19M.3.sl.TZ2.7d:
Lecithin aids the body’s absorption of vitamin E.
Suggest why vitamin E is fat-soluble.
- 19N.3.sl.TZ0.10a: State the name of one functional group common to all three vitamins shown in section 35 of the...
- 19N.3.hl.TZ0.14c: Vitamins are organic compounds essential in small amounts. State the name of one functional...
