A patient exhibits severe muscular dystrophy and laboratory tests reveal increased fragility of red blood cells (RBCs). The physician prescribes a fat-soluble vitamin supplement that is chemically an

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A patient exhibits severe muscular dystrophy and laboratory tests reveal increased fragility of red blood cells (RBCs). The physician prescribes a fat-soluble vitamin supplement that is chemically an unsaturated alcohol containing a chromone ring. Which specific vitamin is being prescribed?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. Muscular dystrophy and increased fragility of RBCs are the primary symptoms of Vitamin E deficiency. Structurally, Vitamin E (specifically -Tocopherol) is an unsaturated alcohol containing a chromone ring with methyl groups, making it the correct prescription.

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