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?

Christiaan Eijkman Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed that diets lacked essential nutrients in 1906?

Frederick Gowland Hopkins Signup and view all the answers

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

Elmer McCollum Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of riboflavin in metabolism?

Manages metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, and lipids Signup and view all the answers

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

Maintains oxidative balance, defends against free radicals Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can riboflavin deficiency cause?

Dermatological disorders Signup and view all the answers

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

1.6 mg/day Signup and view all the answers

In which food source was riboflavin initially isolated from?

Milk Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Riboflavin: Group 4 Presentation Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is another name for riboflavin?

Which of the following food items is NOT a source of riboflavin?

Who discovered the substance 'lactochrome' from cow milk whey in 1879?

In 1897, who linked beriberi to a diet of machine-polished white rice?

Who proposed that diets lacked essential nutrients in 1906?

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

What is the role of riboflavin in metabolism?

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

Which condition can riboflavin deficiency cause?

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

In which food source was riboflavin initially isolated from?

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