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Molecule of the day - Vitamin D

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This one-minute molecule profile introduces Vitamin D, identifies important structural features or functional groups, and links the molecule to its fat-soluble vitamin context.

Fats, oils & triglyceridesFat structure & healthDNA, medicines & pharmaceuticalsShort videoLipidTriglycerideFatOilSaturated fat

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • identify important structural features or functional groups in Vitamin D
  • relate the structure of Vitamin D to its chemical or biological role

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Medicinal chemistry