Question

Which option most accurately defines a vitamin?

an element that is needed by the human bodyan element that is needed by the human body , ,

a carbon-based substance that is needed by the human bodya carbon-based substance that is needed by the human body , ,

a carbon-based substance that is broken down by the body for energya carbon-based substance that is broken down by the body for energy , ,

an element that is broken down by the body for energy

Answer 1

Vitamins are substances that are needed to help with cell functions, growth, and development.

A) An element that is needed by the human body.

A is not the answer.

B) A carbon-based substance that is needed by the human body.

B may be the answer.

C) A carbon-based substance that is broken down by the body for energy.

C is not the answer.

D) An element that is broken down by the body for energy.

D is not the answer.

The answer is B) A carbon-based substance that is needed by the human body.

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