Vitamins Overview and Classification Quiz
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Which group of vitamins are soluble in fat and stored in the liver?

  • Vitamin B complex
  • Vitamin C and Vitamin B complex
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A, D, E, K (correct)

    • Why do deficiencies of water-soluble vitamins appear more rapidly than fat-soluble vitamins?

  • Because they are not found in natural food sources
  • Because the body does not store them in the liver (correct)
  • Because they are excreted quickly by the body
  • Because they are less essential for metabolism

    • Which type of vitamins are most likely to result in abnormal metabolism if deficient?

  • Fat-soluble vitamins
  • Vitamin B complex
  • Water-soluble vitamins (correct)
  • Vitamin C

    • What happens if fat-soluble vitamins are taken in large doses?

    <p>Toxicity appears (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of vitamins does not need bile for absorption?

    <p>Both Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is essential for the release of energy from carbohydrates and necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system?

    <p>Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of Pellagra, a condition caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?

    <p>Rough skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and is responsible for growth, repair, and development of body tissues?

    <p>Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the active form of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), which plays a key role in various metabolic processes?

    <p>Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is involved in DNA synthesis and is a coenzyme for numerous reactions related to folic acid metabolism?

    <p>Vitamin B12 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of water-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?

    <p>Rapidly excreted in urine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin group is more likely to result in abnormal metabolism if deficient?

    <p>Vitamin B complex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of fat-soluble vitamins in terms of toxicity?

    <p>Toxicity appears if taken in large doses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of water-soluble vitamins in terms of solubility?

    <p>Soluble in water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bile in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?

    <p>Needs bile for absorption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is essential for the release of energy from carbohydrates and necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system?

    <p>Vitamin B1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of Pellagra, a condition caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?

    <p>Rough skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is involved in DNA synthesis and is a coenzyme for numerous reactions related to folic acid metabolism?

    <p>Vitamin B12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Dry beriberi, characterized by weakness, nerve degeneration, irritability, and poor arm/leg coordination?

    <p>Deficiency of Vitamin B1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is formed by the combination of pantoic acid and β-alanine and acts as a cofactor for coenzyme A and acyl carrier protein?

    <p>Vitamin B5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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