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Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of choline, serine, glycine, and methionine?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of choline, serine, glycine, and methionine?
Which deficiency can lead to neural tube defects (NTD), such as spina bifida and anencephaly?
Which deficiency can lead to neural tube defects (NTD), such as spina bifida and anencephaly?
Which vitamin deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia characterized by large cells in the bone marrow?
Which vitamin deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia characterized by large cells in the bone marrow?
Which vitamin is crucial for nucleic acids synthesis and metabolism of succinyl-CoA?
Which vitamin is crucial for nucleic acids synthesis and metabolism of succinyl-CoA?
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From the provided text, which vitamin can only be obtained from animal sources and may be lacking in vegan diets?
From the provided text, which vitamin can only be obtained from animal sources and may be lacking in vegan diets?
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Which vitamin is absorbed by the small intestine with lipids and delivered to tissues by lipoproteins?
Which vitamin is absorbed by the small intestine with lipids and delivered to tissues by lipoproteins?
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Which vitamin is a coenzyme for post-translational modification of coagulation factors and involved in the production of thrombin?
Which vitamin is a coenzyme for post-translational modification of coagulation factors and involved in the production of thrombin?
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In what form can Vitamin K be synthesized in the body?
In what form can Vitamin K be synthesized in the body?
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Which condition puts newborns at risk of hemolytic anemia due to membrane damage of red blood cells?
Which condition puts newborns at risk of hemolytic anemia due to membrane damage of red blood cells?
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What role does Vitamin K play in the body that makes it crucial for blood clotting?
What role does Vitamin K play in the body that makes it crucial for blood clotting?
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What percentage of vitamins are typically absorbed in the small intestine?
What percentage of vitamins are typically absorbed in the small intestine?
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Which part of the body is essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
Which part of the body is essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
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Which type of vitamins are associated with body fat and have a constant circulating concentration?
Which type of vitamins are associated with body fat and have a constant circulating concentration?
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What is the main reason water-soluble vitamins must be regularly supplied in the diet?
What is the main reason water-soluble vitamins must be regularly supplied in the diet?
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Which condition can lead to deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins?
Which condition can lead to deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins?
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What are the neurological manifestations of Vitamin B12 deficiency?
What are the neurological manifestations of Vitamin B12 deficiency?
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How is Vitamin B12 absorbed in the body?
How is Vitamin B12 absorbed in the body?
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What is a population at risk for Vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is a population at risk for Vitamin B12 deficiency?
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Why can high doses of folate supplements mask Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms?
Why can high doses of folate supplements mask Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms?
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What is the role of Vitamin B12 in relation to folate?
What is the role of Vitamin B12 in relation to folate?
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Which compound serves as a prosthetic group of opsin to form rhodopsin?
Which compound serves as a prosthetic group of opsin to form rhodopsin?
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What is the equivalent amount of beta-carotene to 1mg of retinol?
What is the equivalent amount of beta-carotene to 1mg of retinol?
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What is the main source of provitamin A carotenoids according to the text?
What is the main source of provitamin A carotenoids according to the text?
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What deficiency can cause night blindness according to the text?
What deficiency can cause night blindness according to the text?
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What is the primary function of retinal (11-cis retinal) in the visual cycle?
What is the primary function of retinal (11-cis retinal) in the visual cycle?
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