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What is the role of vitamin C in collagen synthesis?
What is the role of vitamin C in collagen synthesis?
- It acts as a substrate
- It acts as a product
- It acts as a catalyst
- It acts as a reducing agent (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a source of vitamin C?
Which of the following is NOT a source of vitamin C?
- Potatoes
- Lemons
- Carrots (correct)
- Strawberries
What happens when there is excess vitamin C in the body?
What happens when there is excess vitamin C in the body?
- It is stored in the liver
- It is excreted in the urine (correct)
- It is converted into fat
- It is broken down into glucose
What are the symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency?
What are the symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency?
What is scurvy?
What is scurvy?
What is the active form of vitamin C?
What is the active form of vitamin C?
What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin C?
What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin C?
What is the role of vitamin C in the carnitine biosynthesis pathway?
What is the role of vitamin C in the carnitine biosynthesis pathway?
What is the primary function of vitamin C in the body?
What is the primary function of vitamin C in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a good source of vitamin C?
Which of the following is NOT a good source of vitamin C?
What is scurvy?
What is scurvy?
What is the active form of vitamin C?
What is the active form of vitamin C?
What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin C?
What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin C?
What are the symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency?
What are the symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency?
What happens if you consume excess vitamin C?
What happens if you consume excess vitamin C?
Why is it important to consume vitamin C from dietary sources?
Why is it important to consume vitamin C from dietary sources?
What should faculty members use to log in to CygNET?
What should faculty members use to log in to CygNET?
How long may it take for enrollments to take effect on CygNET?
How long may it take for enrollments to take effect on CygNET?
Who should students contact if they are unable to see the courses they have registered for on CygNET?
Who should students contact if they are unable to see the courses they have registered for on CygNET?
What should students do if they are unable to see the courses they have registered for?
What should students do if they are unable to see the courses they have registered for?
How should faculty members log in to CygNET?
How should faculty members log in to CygNET?
Will changing the password for My NU Student Portal or CAMS also change the password for CygNET for students?
Will changing the password for My NU Student Portal or CAMS also change the password for CygNET for students?
Study Notes
Vitamin C: Sources, Metabolic Processes, Absorption, and Deficiency
- Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential water-soluble vitamin required for several processes in the body.
- Vitamin C acts as a reducing agent in collagen synthesis, a cofactor for enzymes in the carnitine biosynthesis pathway, and a cofactor for enzymes in the catecholamine synthesis pathway.
- Citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli are good sources of vitamin C.
- A deficiency in vitamin C causes scurvy.
- Vitamin C is required in collagen synthesis, catecholamine synthesis, and carnitine biosynthesis.
- Vitamin C is actively absorbed in the small intestine and excess is degraded in the intestines.
- Hydro ascorbic acid is also an active form of vitamin C.
- Blood levels of ascorbic acid generally need to be above 80 milligrams per day for excess vitamin C to be excreted in the urine.
- A vitamin C deficiency can cause symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and muscle and joint pain.
- A severe vitamin C deficiency can result in scurvy, which causes bleeding gums, skin rash, and joint pain.
- Vitamin C supplements can lead to excess vitamin C being excreted in the urine.
- It is important to consume a certain amount of vitamin C from dietary sources to avoid a deficiency.
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Test your knowledge on Vitamin C with our quiz! Learn about its sources, metabolic processes, absorption, and deficiency symptoms. Discover the importance of this essential water-soluble vitamin in collagen synthesis, catecholamine synthesis, and carnitine biosynthesis. Find out which foods are good sources of vitamin C and the consequences of a deficiency. Take the quiz and take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle!
