JAMB Biology 1999 Question 19

Question 19

Food Substances and Enzymes

The richest sources of vitamin A are

  1. A.palm oil and groundnut oil
  2. B.palm oil and carrots
  3. C.rice and groundnut oil
  4. D.oranges and carrots.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (palm oil and carrots)

Explanation

Red palm oil and carrots are rich in carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A.