Q. With reference to Vitamin B3 (Niacin), consider the following statements:
1.It is a fat-soluble vitamin.
2.The human body cannot synthesise Vitamin B3 from any other nutrient and depends entirely on dietary intake.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Vitamin B3 (Niacin) is a water-soluble vitamin, not fat-soluble. Additionally, the human body can synthesise small amounts of Niacin from the amino acid tryptophan. Therefore, it is not entirely dependent on dietary intake.

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