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No UV light can not be treated as vit D precursor as it only provides the energy in the form of radiation for the reaction to take place. It is the steroid molecule present in dermis which is precursor for vitD synthesis.

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What begins when a precursor molecule is exposed to ultraviolet light in the skin?

Vitamin D production begins when a precursor molecule is exposed to ultraviolet light in the skin.


Does vitamin a form rhodopsin?

In order for rhodopsin to be formed vitamin a must be converted to 11-cis-retinal


What effects does vitamin A have on a body?

Vitamin A is the precursor for the pigments in the rod and cone cells of the eyes that detect light. With it you can see, a deficiency can cause blindness. However too much vitamin A can be toxic and it builds up in fat. To prevent toxicity supplements do not actually contain vitamin A, instead they contain Beta Carotene a precursor of vitamin A that is nontoxic and that the body converts as it needs vitamin A.


What vitamin is required for the synthesis of rhodopsin?

Vitamin A is required for the synthesis of rhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment found in the rods of the retina. Rhodopsin is crucial for low-light vision and helps our eyes adjust to changes in light levels. A deficiency in vitamin A can lead to vision problems, particularly night blindness.


What vitamin is synthesized in the skin with exposure to the sunlight?

Vitamin D is produced by ultraviolet radiation on your skin. The UV light converts a precursor molecule to vitamin D.


What is the vitamin d precursor produced in the dermal capillary that aids calcium absorption?

The precursor produced in the dermal capillary is 7-dehydrocholesterol, which is converted to vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet B light. Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in aiding calcium absorption in the intestine, which is essential for maintaining bone health and overall mineral balance in the body.


What system covers the external surface of the body and manufactures vitamin D?

The absorption of UV light into the skin converts a precursor molecule into vit. D


What wave can cause skin cancer and promote vitamin D production?

Ultraviolet radiation, also known as UV light, can cause both skin cancer and Vitamin D production. This type of wave comes from our Sun.


Is it true that ultraviolet radiation stimualtes the skin to produce anitibodies?

No; ultraviolet radiation stimulates the skin to produce melanin. UV light also converts a precursor to vitamin D in the skin.


Which vitamin is involved in the formation of visual pigments?

Vitamin A is involved in the formation of visual pigments in the eye. It is necessary for the production of a pigment called retinal, which is a component of rhodopsin, the light-sensitive pigment found in the rods of the retina.


What wavelength of snlight gives us vitamin D?

Ultraviolet B (UVB) light with a wavelength of around 290-320 nanometers is responsible for stimulating the production of vitamin D in our skin. Exposing the skin to UVB light for a short period of time is crucial for the synthesis of vitamin D.


Which vegetables have vitamin D?

Mushrooms provide vitamin D, if exposed to just 5 minutes of UV light after being harvested; this is one of a few natural sources of vitamin D for vegans. Very few foods are naturally rich in vitamin D, and most vitamin D intake is in the form of fortified products including milk, soy milk and cereal grains.Another answer:None. There are no vegetables that are naturally a source of vitamin D. Products like soy milk, almond milk, orange juice and breakfast cereals are enriched with vitamin D. Some mushrooms and fission yeasts contain a vitamin D precursor, ergosterol, that can be converted to vitamin D2 with exposure to ultraviolet light (specifically UV-B).Vitamin D3 is an animal product derived from 7-dehydrocholesterol upon exposure to UV-B. 7-dehydrocholesterol is synthesized in animals along with cholesterol, and each can be converted to the other. Vitamin D3 dietary supplements are typically produced by exposing lanolin (washed from freshly shorn wool) to UV-B in a production facility. Because animals produce the precursor and convert it to vitamin D3 by the simple act of being under the Sun, it is not required in the diet, provided you receive enough direct exposure to sunlight, and so is not a true vitamin.