The scientific name tocopherol corresponds to which vitamin?

The scientific name tocopherol corresponds to which vitamin?

• A. Vitamin E
• B. Vitamin A
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Vitamin K

Answer: (A)

Tocopherol is the scientific name used for the vitamin known as Vitamin E. It designates the family of compounds with antioxidant roles, with alpha-tocopherol being the form most active in humans. Other fat-soluble vitamins have different names—retinol for Vitamin A, ascorbic acid for Vitamin C, and phylloquinone/menaquinone for Vitamin K—so tocopherol specifically identifies Vitamin E.

Tocopherol is the scientific name used for the vitamin known as Vitamin E. It designates the family of compounds with antioxidant roles, with alpha-tocopherol being the form most active in humans. Other fat-soluble vitamins have different names—retinol for Vitamin A, ascorbic acid for Vitamin C, and phylloquinone/menaquinone for Vitamin K—so tocopherol specifically identifies Vitamin E.