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What is the primary reason for scurvy, according to the text?
What is the primary reason for scurvy, according to the text?
- Maintaining normal connective tissue
- Synthesis of carotenoids
- Role in post-translational modification of collagens (correct)
- Deficiency in Vitamin A
Which of the following functions as a reducing agent in different reactions?
Which of the following functions as a reducing agent in different reactions?
- Vitamin D3
- Retinoic acid
- Vitamin A
- Ascorbate (correct)
Which vitamin is involved in the hydroxylation of proline residues in collagen?
Which vitamin is involved in the hydroxylation of proline residues in collagen?
- Calcitriol
- Vitamin D2
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C (correct)
What symptoms are associated with scurvy, as mentioned in the text?
What symptoms are associated with scurvy, as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of ascorbate in wound healing, according to the text?
What is the role of ascorbate in wound healing, according to the text?
What is the clinical significance of Vitamin D deficiency in children?
What is the clinical significance of Vitamin D deficiency in children?
What is the major function of Vitamin E?
What is the major function of Vitamin E?
Which of the following is a clinical significance of Vitamin E deficiency?
Which of the following is a clinical significance of Vitamin E deficiency?
What is the primary role of Vitamin K in the body?
What is the primary role of Vitamin K in the body?
Which proteins are maintained at normal levels by Vitamin K?
Which proteins are maintained at normal levels by Vitamin K?
What can be a result of Vitamin K deficiency in newborn infants?
What can be a result of Vitamin K deficiency in newborn infants?
How does Vitamin E contribute to preventing peroxidation of membrane fatty acids?
How does Vitamin E contribute to preventing peroxidation of membrane fatty acids?
What is the most prominent function of vitamin C?
What is the most prominent function of vitamin C?
Which group of diseases might vitamin C help protect against?
Which group of diseases might vitamin C help protect against?
Where can vitamin C be found naturally?
Where can vitamin C be found naturally?
Which type of vitamin is vitamin C classified as?
Which type of vitamin is vitamin C classified as?
What happens to excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C in the body?
What happens to excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C in the body?
Which of the following is NOT one of the fat-soluble vitamins mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the fat-soluble vitamins mentioned in the text?
