Vitamin D Molecule #3 is a photograph by Alfred Pasieka/science Photo Library which was uploaded on October 5th, 2018.
Vitamin D Molecule #3
A molecular model of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), a form of vitamin D synthesized in the skin as a result of ultraviolet B light. Vitamin D3 plays a... more
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Vitamin D Molecule #3
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Alfred Pasieka/science Photo Library
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A molecular model of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), a form of vitamin D synthesized in the skin as a result of ultraviolet B light. Vitamin D3 plays a role in calcium absorption to maintain strong bones and balance levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. Atoms are coloured blue (carbon), yellow (hydrogen), and red (oxygen).
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October 5th, 2018
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