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What is the function of ascorbic acid in the formation of collagen?
What is the function of ascorbic acid in the formation of collagen?
- Acts as a coenzyme for hydroxylation of amino acids in procollagen (correct)
- Promotes the breakdown of collagen
- Stimulates the production of procollagen
- Inhibits the formation of procollagen
What is the role of ascorbic acid in the synthesis of osteocalcin?
What is the role of ascorbic acid in the synthesis of osteocalcin?
- Promotes the degradation of osteocalcin
- Has no impact on the synthesis of osteocalcin
- Inhibits the synthesis of osteocalcin
- Facilitates the synthesis of osteocalcin, a calcium-binding protein in bones (correct)
How does ascorbic acid contribute to the absorption and mobilization of iron?
How does ascorbic acid contribute to the absorption and mobilization of iron?
- Promotes the excretion of iron
- Inhibits the absorption of iron
- Has no impact on iron absorption or mobilization
- Acts as a potent reducing agent, keeping iron in ferrous state (correct)
What is the function of ascorbic acid in bile acid synthesis?
What is the function of ascorbic acid in bile acid synthesis?
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How does ascorbic acid contribute to the synthesis of carnitine?
How does ascorbic acid contribute to the synthesis of carnitine?
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Vitamin C acts as a coenzyme for bile acid synthesis
Vitamin C acts as a coenzyme for bile acid synthesis
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Vitamin C contributes to the absorption and mobilization of iron
Vitamin C contributes to the absorption and mobilization of iron
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Vitamin C has no role in antioxidant action
Vitamin C has no role in antioxidant action
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Vitamin C is essential for the conversion of procollagen into collagen
Vitamin C is essential for the conversion of procollagen into collagen
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Vitamin C is not involved in the synthesis of osteocalcin
Vitamin C is not involved in the synthesis of osteocalcin
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