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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?
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) (correct)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Which water-soluble vitamin is used in the process of decarboxylation as a coenzyme?
Which water-soluble vitamin is used in the process of decarboxylation as a coenzyme?
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (correct)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3)
- Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Which vitamin is known for its role in electron transfer as a coenzyme?
Which vitamin is known for its role in electron transfer as a coenzyme?
- Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Biotin (Vitamin B7 or H)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) (correct)
- Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)
Which water-soluble vitamin is used in acetyl group transfer as a coenzyme?
Which water-soluble vitamin is used in acetyl group transfer as a coenzyme?
Which vitamin is known for its role in methyl group transfer as a coenzyme?
Which vitamin is known for its role in methyl group transfer as a coenzyme?
Flashcards
Vitamin C role
Vitamin C role
Vitamin C is crucial for collagen production and wound healing.
Thiamine's function
Thiamine's function
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) aids in decarboxylation reactions.
Niacin's role
Niacin's role
Niacin (Vitamin B3) acts as a component of coenzymes to transfer electrons.
Pantothenic acid use
Pantothenic acid use
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Folic acid's role
Folic acid's role
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Study Notes
Vitamins
- Vitamins are organic molecules with a wide variety of functions
- They act as cofactors for enzymatic reactions
- Vitamins are essential and must be supplied in the diet
Types of Vitamins
- There are two distinct types of vitamins:
- Fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K
- Water-soluble vitamins: B-complex, C
Importance of Vitamins
- Vitamins are required in trace amounts for normal health and growth
- They must be obtained from the diet because they are not synthesized in the body
- Vitamins were discovered in 1912 as essential factors in addition to carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Historical Background
- Lime juice was known to prevent scurvy in sailors
- Cod liver oil was found to prevent rickets
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