Which of the following correctly describes Vitamin D?
- A. The largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant known for its Great Red Spot
- B. The tabular arrangement of chemical elements organized by atomic number, first developed in a widely recognized form by Dmitri Mendeleev
- C. A nutrient sometimes called the 'sunshine vitamin' because the body produces it in response to sunlight exposure ✓
- D. Cold-blooded vertebrates such as snakes, lizards, and turtles that are typically covered in scales
Correct answer
C. A nutrient sometimes called the 'sunshine vitamin' because the body produces it in response to sunlight exposure
Explanation
'Vitamin D' refers to a nutrient sometimes called the 'sunshine vitamin' because the body produces it in response to sunlight exposure.