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What is the consequence of niacin deficiency?
What is the consequence of niacin deficiency?
- Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia (correct)
- Blindness
- Skin lesions, blood vessel fragility, defective wound healing
- Scurvy
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen?
- Vitamin C (correct)
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin A
What is the role of vitamins D2 and D3 in the body?
What is the role of vitamins D2 and D3 in the body?
- Storage of calcium and phosphorus for bone strength (correct)
- Activity of photoreceptors in low light conditions
- Important for the synthesis of collagen
- Prevent oxidative damage
Which vitamin deficiency leads to rickets?
Which vitamin deficiency leads to rickets?
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What happens when white light or UV hits vitamin A?
What happens when white light or UV hits vitamin A?
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Which vitamin is important to prevent oxidative damage?
Which vitamin is important to prevent oxidative damage?
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What is the main difference between catabolism and anabolism?
What is the main difference between catabolism and anabolism?
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What is the primary form of energy storage in catabolic pathways?
What is the primary form of energy storage in catabolic pathways?
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What is the key input of energy required for anabolic reactions?
What is the key input of energy required for anabolic reactions?
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Which organisms can use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as their sole source of carbon?
Which organisms can use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as their sole source of carbon?
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What is a defining characteristic of chemolithotrophs?
What is a defining characteristic of chemolithotrophs?
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Which metabolic process involves converting organic nutrient molecules into smaller, simple end products?
Which metabolic process involves converting organic nutrient molecules into smaller, simple end products?
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