JEE Main Chemistry question

[AMU 2005] Which of the following compounds is known as the antisterility factor?

(A)α-tocopherolCorrect
(B)Retinol
(C)Calciferol
(D)Pyridoxine

Answer: (A)

Solution

α-Tocopherol is the active form of vitamin E, whose deficiency causes sterility in experimental animals, earning it the name "antisterility factor" (and "antisterility vitamin"). Retinol (vitamin A), calciferol (vitamin

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