Vitamins
What are vitamins Organic molecules needed for some enzymes to function properly Inorganic molecules, by the way, are minerals
Important Vitamins Vitamin A (retinol) Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Vitamin D (Calciferol)
Vitamin A Required for the production of rhodopsin (light-sentistive material in the rods of the retina). Deficiency causes Nightblindness Xeropthalmia –have difficulty producing tears
Vitamin C Essential for the production of collagen: the protein of connective tissue. Deficiency can cause scurvy
Vitamin D Required for the uptake of calcium from food. Deficiency can cause weak bones (Rickets)