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Which group of vitamins are soluble in fat and stored in the liver?
Which group of vitamins are soluble in fat and stored in the liver?
Why do deficiencies of water-soluble vitamins appear more rapidly than fat-soluble vitamins?
Why do deficiencies of water-soluble vitamins appear more rapidly than fat-soluble vitamins?
Which type of vitamins are most likely to result in abnormal metabolism if deficient?
Which type of vitamins are most likely to result in abnormal metabolism if deficient?
What happens if fat-soluble vitamins are taken in large doses?
What happens if fat-soluble vitamins are taken in large doses?
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Which group of vitamins does not need bile for absorption?
Which group of vitamins does not need bile for absorption?
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Which vitamin is essential for the release of energy from carbohydrates and necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system?
Which vitamin is essential for the release of energy from carbohydrates and necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system?
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What is a symptom of Pellagra, a condition caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?
What is a symptom of Pellagra, a condition caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?
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Which vitamin is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and is responsible for growth, repair, and development of body tissues?
Which vitamin is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and is responsible for growth, repair, and development of body tissues?
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What is the active form of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), which plays a key role in various metabolic processes?
What is the active form of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), which plays a key role in various metabolic processes?
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Which vitamin is involved in DNA synthesis and is a coenzyme for numerous reactions related to folic acid metabolism?
Which vitamin is involved in DNA synthesis and is a coenzyme for numerous reactions related to folic acid metabolism?
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What is the main characteristic of water-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?
What is the main characteristic of water-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?
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Which vitamin group is more likely to result in abnormal metabolism if deficient?
Which vitamin group is more likely to result in abnormal metabolism if deficient?
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What is the characteristic of fat-soluble vitamins in terms of toxicity?
What is the characteristic of fat-soluble vitamins in terms of toxicity?
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What is the main characteristic of water-soluble vitamins in terms of solubility?
What is the main characteristic of water-soluble vitamins in terms of solubility?
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What is the role of bile in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
What is the role of bile in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
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Which vitamin is essential for the release of energy from carbohydrates and necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system?
Which vitamin is essential for the release of energy from carbohydrates and necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system?
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What is a symptom of Pellagra, a condition caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?
What is a symptom of Pellagra, a condition caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?
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Which vitamin is involved in DNA synthesis and is a coenzyme for numerous reactions related to folic acid metabolism?
Which vitamin is involved in DNA synthesis and is a coenzyme for numerous reactions related to folic acid metabolism?
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What causes Dry beriberi, characterized by weakness, nerve degeneration, irritability, and poor arm/leg coordination?
What causes Dry beriberi, characterized by weakness, nerve degeneration, irritability, and poor arm/leg coordination?
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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?
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?
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