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What is another name for riboflavin?
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?
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?
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?
In 1897, who linked beriberi to a diet of machine-polished white rice?
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Who proposed that diets lacked essential nutrients in 1906?
Who proposed that diets lacked essential nutrients in 1906?
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Who distinguished fatsoluble A and water-soluble B in 1913?
Who distinguished fatsoluble A and water-soluble B in 1913?
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What is the role of riboflavin in metabolism?
What is the role of riboflavin in metabolism?
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What is one of the functions of riboflavin in defending against oxidative stress?
What is one of the functions of riboflavin in defending against oxidative stress?
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Which condition can riboflavin deficiency cause?
Which condition can riboflavin deficiency cause?
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What is the recommended daily intake of riboflavin for pregnant women?
What is the recommended daily intake of riboflavin for pregnant women?
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In which food source was riboflavin initially isolated from?
In which food source was riboflavin initially isolated from?
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