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Which vitamin is known for its role in collagen synthesis and healing of wounds?
Which vitamin is known for its role in collagen synthesis and healing of wounds?
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) (correct)
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Which vitamin is associated with the coenzyme function of acetyl group transfer?
Which vitamin is associated with the coenzyme function of acetyl group transfer?
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) (correct)
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
Which vitamin is responsible for the process of decarboxylation?
Which vitamin is responsible for the process of decarboxylation?
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
- Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)
- Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (correct)
Which vitamin is responsible for methyl group transfer as part of Methyl cobalamin?
Which vitamin is responsible for methyl group transfer as part of Methyl cobalamin?
Which vitamin is known for its role in electron transfer as part of Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)?
Which vitamin is known for its role in electron transfer as part of Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)?
What are the two main types of nucleic acids?
What are the two main types of nucleic acids?
What are the monomers that DNA and RNA are made up of known as?
What are the monomers that DNA and RNA are made up of known as?
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
Which type of nucleotide has ribose as its sugar component?
Which type of nucleotide has ribose as its sugar component?
Which type of RNA is mostly involved in protein synthesis?
Which type of RNA is mostly involved in protein synthesis?
Which macromolecule carries the genetic blueprint of a cell and carries instructions for the functioning of the cell?
Which macromolecule carries the genetic blueprint of a cell and carries instructions for the functioning of the cell?
Which type of nucleotide has ribose as its sugar component?
Which type of nucleotide has ribose as its sugar component?
What is the main type of nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis?
What is the main type of nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis?
What are the monomers that DNA and RNA are made up of known as?
What are the monomers that DNA and RNA are made up of known as?
Which vitamin is known for its role in collagen synthesis and healing of wounds?
Which vitamin is known for its role in collagen synthesis and healing of wounds?
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Vitamin C function
Vitamin C function
Essential for collagen synthesis and wound healing.
Vitamin B5 function
Vitamin B5 function
Involved in acetyl group transfer (coenzyme).
Vitamin B1 function
Vitamin B1 function
Required for decarboxylation reactions.
Vitamin B12 function
Vitamin B12 function
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Vitamin B2 function
Vitamin B2 function
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Nucleic acids
Nucleic acids
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Nucleotide monomers
Nucleotide monomers
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Nucleotide components
Nucleotide components
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RNA sugar
RNA sugar
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mRNA role
mRNA role
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Genetic Blueprint
Genetic Blueprint
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Nucleic acid macromolecule
Nucleic acid macromolecule
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RNA type in protein synthesis
RNA type in protein synthesis
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DNA and RNA monomers
DNA and RNA monomers
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Vitamin C alternative name
Vitamin C alternative name
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Study Notes
Vitamins Overview
- Vitamins are organic molecules crucial for health and growth.
- They act as cofactors for enzymatic reactions, aiding in metabolic processes.
- Essential nutrients must be obtained through diet, as the body cannot synthesize them.
Types of Vitamins
- Divided into two categories:
- Fat-soluble vitamins: Includes vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are stored in the body's fatty tissues.
- Water-soluble vitamins: Comprises B-complex vitamins and vitamin C, which must be regularly replenished as they are excreted in urine.
Historical Context
- Prior awareness of health benefits included:
- Lime juice preventing scurvy in sailors, emphasizing the importance of vitamin C.
- Cod liver oil preventing rickets, pointing to vitamin D's role in bone health.
- In 1912, the discovery of vitamins as essential dietary components highlighted their necessity alongside macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins).
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Test your knowledge of vitamins with this quiz, which covers the functions, types, and sources of these essential organic molecules. Explore the distinctions between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and their roles as enzymatic cofactors.
