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Q · Digestive Systemmedium · 45s
Which vitamin requires bile salts for absorption?
TopicDigestive System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) require bile-mediated micelle formation for absorption in the small intestine; vitamin D, essential for calcium homeostasis, is absorbed with dietary fats.
Final Answer: Option C - Vitamin D