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General characteristics of vitamins

• Organic compounds which are essential for many biochemical
reactions

• Needed in very small amounts

Classification ofvitamins

Fat soluble vitamins Water soluble Vitamins
(A, D, E, K) C, B complex

Solubility • Soluble in fats Soluble in water

Storage Stored in body fat Not stored but rapidly
Toxicity excreted in urine
Cause toxicity if taken in Rare toxicity due to its
excess amount rapid excretion