From the statements below,pick out the one that is not correct for fat-soluble vitamins.
A)Fat-soluble vitamins are classified as lipids.
B)Fat-soluble vitamins are a group of biologically active compounds containing 20 carbon atoms.
C)Fat-soluble vitamins are required in small quantities for normal metabolism.
D)Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in fat cells for use when they are needed.

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Fat-soluble vitamins are classified as lipids (A), required in small quantities for normal metabolism (C), and stored in fat cells for use when they are needed (D). However, the statement in option B is not correct as not all fat-soluble vitamins contain 20 carbon atoms. For example, vitamin A contains 20 carbon atoms, but vitamin D contains 27 carbon atoms, and vitamin E contains 16 carbon atoms.

From the Statements Below,pick Out the One That Is Not