Which of the following compounds serves as the major precursor for the body's synthesis of vitamin D?
A)Cholesterol
B)Tryptophan
C)Beta-carotene
D)Eicosapentanoic acid
E)Histamine

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Cholesterol is the major precursor for the body's synthesis of vitamin D. When the skin is exposed to sunlight, cholesterol in the skin is converted into vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which is then transported to the liver and kidneys for further processing and activation.

Which of the Following Compounds Serves as the Major Precursor