What is vitamin D and why is it important for reproductive fitness?

A: -Folate is an essential nutrient for DNA synthesis. -Since cells reproduce at a fast pace during fetal development(and hence, there is a lot of DNA replication), the highestlevels of folate are needed during pregnancy.

B: Vitamin C is a critical co-factor for the function of two enzymes involved in making collagen proteins and stabilizing the collagen fibers.Without the enzymes, no hydroxyl groups will be put on the amino acids of collagen and it will become very weak

C: Protein shape in inextricably tied to its proper function. The final shape and components of proteins are essentially important to their function

D: -Vitamin D3 is essential for normal growth, calcium absorption, and skeletal development. -Women have a higher need for Vitamin D-Get it by UV radiation-Darker skin people do not absorb enough UV radiation in areas where UV rays don't enter as much(Canada)