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Which of the following is true about vitamins?
Which of the following is true about vitamins?
- Vitamins must be obtained from the diet as they cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by the body. (correct)
- Vitamins are important for structural functions but not for metabolic reactions.
- Vitamins are inorganic compounds required in large amounts for metabolic reactions.
- Vitamins are non-essential compounds that can be synthesized in sufficient quantities by the body.
What is the main source of Vitamin A?
What is the main source of Vitamin A?
- Produced from carotenes (correct)
- Obtained directly from food
- Synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan
- Synthesized from cholesterol
Which vitamin is synthesized by intestinal bacteria?
Which vitamin is synthesized by intestinal bacteria?
- Vitamin D
- Biotin
- Niacin
- Vitamin K (correct)
What happens if there is a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins?
What happens if there is a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the role of vitamins in the body?
What is the role of vitamins in the body?
How are most vitamins obtained?
How are most vitamins obtained?
Which of the following are water-soluble vitamins?
Which of the following are water-soluble vitamins?
What is the main function of retinoic acid in the body?
What is the main function of retinoic acid in the body?
What is the impact of vitamin A deficiency on epithelial tissues?
What is the impact of vitamin A deficiency on epithelial tissues?
Which vitamin is essential for chondroitin sulfate and glycoproteins synthesis at connective tissue matrix, bone, and teeth?
Which vitamin is essential for chondroitin sulfate and glycoproteins synthesis at connective tissue matrix, bone, and teeth?
How does vitamin A deficiency impact vision?
How does vitamin A deficiency impact vision?
What is the complementary effect of Vitamin A and Vitamin E?
What is the complementary effect of Vitamin A and Vitamin E?
What is the role of vitamin A in reproduction?
What is the role of vitamin A in reproduction?
Which type of vitamins are transported free in plasma?
Which type of vitamins are transported free in plasma?
