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Transpo of Ascorbic acid to lens is done by which of the following?

A
Myoinositol
B
Choline
C
Taurine
D
Na-K ATPase
High-Yield Explanation
The lens epithelium is the principal site of energy production of the lens that is used for transpo of inorganic ions and amino acids by an active process involving Na and K activated ATPase. Ref: Histopathology of Preclinical Toxicity Studies: Interpretation and Relevance ... By Peter Greaves, Peter Greaves (M.B., Ch.B.), 2007, Page 896; Transpo of vitamin C in the lens, Curr Eye Res. 1987 Jul;6(7):885-96; Adler's Physiology of the eye 10th Edition, Page 131; Ascorbic acid and the Eye, Am J Clin Nutr 1991;54:1198S-1202S.

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