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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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B-Carotene, precursor of vitamin A, is oxidatively cleaved by:
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The correct answer is  Ans. A. b-Carotene dioxygenaseCarotene is cleaved by b-carotene dioxygenase of intestinal cells to release 2 moles of retinal which is reduced to retinol.