Understanding Riboflavin: Group 4 Presentation Quiz
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What is another name for riboflavin?

  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B2 (correct)
  • Which of the following food items is NOT a source of riboflavin?

  • Quinoa
  • Milk
  • Oranges (correct)
  • Butter
  • Who discovered the substance 'lactochrome' from cow milk whey in 1879?

  • Frederick Gowland Hopkins
  • Elmer McCollum
  • Alexander Wynter Blyth (correct)
  • Christiaan Eijkman
  • In 1897, who linked beriberi to a diet of machine-polished white rice?

    <p>Christiaan Eijkman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed that diets lacked essential nutrients in 1906?

    <p>Frederick Gowland Hopkins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who distinguished fatsoluble A and water-soluble B in 1913?

    <p>Elmer McCollum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of riboflavin in metabolism?

    <p>Manages metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, and lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of riboflavin in defending against oxidative stress?

    <p>Maintains oxidative balance, defends against free radicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can riboflavin deficiency cause?

    <p>Dermatological disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily intake of riboflavin for pregnant women?

    <p>1.6 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which food source was riboflavin initially isolated from?

    <p>Milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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