Which among the following Vitamin is also known as Tocoferol?
[A] Vitamin D
[B] Vitamin E
[C] Vitamin K
[D] Vitamin B
[B] Vitamin E
[C] Vitamin K
[D] Vitamin B
Correct Answer: B [Vitamin E]
Notes:
Vitamin E is a series of organic compounds consisting of various methylated phenols. Because the vitamin activity was first identified in 1936 from a dietary fertility factor in rats, it was given the name “tocopherol” or birth carrying vitamin.
There are eight forms of Vitamin E. In general, food sources with the highest concentrations of vitamin E are vegetable oils, followed by nuts and seeds including whole grains.
