Question

graded quiz: nutrition and digestion

________ are organic substances that are essential nutrients.

a) sugars

b) vitamins

c) carbs

d) enzymes

Explanation:

Vitamins are organic substances that are essential nutrients. They play crucial roles in various bodily functions such as metabolism, immune system support, and cell repair. Sugars and carbs (carbohydrates) are energy - providing organic compounds but not all are "essential" in the same sense as vitamins (the body can synthesize some carbohydrates from other substances). Enzymes are proteins (biological catalysts) that facilitate chemical reactions in the body but are not classified as essential nutrients in the same category as vitamins.

Answer:

B. Vitamins