Where is Vitamin D3 synthesized?

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Where is Vitаmin D3 synthesized?

There were 3 mаjоr reаsоns fоr Europeаn exploration: economy (riches, money), religion, and glory (fame).  Based on the letters of Columbus and other explorers, discuss how we saw this in the reading. Be very specific. By specific, I mean that you discuss specific examples from the work, not just give some general answer that everyone knows. (at least 5 sentences in length)