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The term vitamin was introduced by

1. Dr. Funk
2. Dr Edwards
3. Dr.Strepto
4. Dr Indira Hinduja

Correct answer: Dr. Funk

Solution

Dr. Casimir Funk introduced the term “vitamin” while studying substances essential for preventing deficiency diseases. He derived it from “vital amine,” which later became shortened to vitamin.

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