2004 · Q39
39. Which one of the following is not a vitamin?
General ScienceBiology
- AFolic acid
- BOleic acid
- CPantothenic acid
- DAscorbic acid
Explanation
Folic acid (vitamin B9), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) are all vitamins. Oleic acid, by contrast, is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found in olive oil and body fat — a lipid, not a vitamin — so it is the odd one out.