- Sunlight (specifically UVB radiation) is essential for the synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin. - The form produced is Vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol). - Vitamins B and C are water-soluble and are not produced by sunlight exposure.
The following vitamin is produced in human body due to exposure to sunlight:
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2023 · Topic: Vitamins and Nutrition (Fat-soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K): Chemical names, sources, functions, deficiency diseases, toxicity)
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