Water-Soluble Vitamins Quiz
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Which vitamin is water-soluble and is also known as pyridoxine?

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) (correct)
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
  • Which vitamin is involved in energy metabolism and is found in fortified breakfast cereal?

  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) (correct)
  • Which food source is the highest in thiamin (vitamin B1) content per serving?

  • Brazil nuts
  • Pork, lean (cooked) (correct)
  • Fortified breakfast cereal
  • Peas (cooked)
  • Which vitamin is important for the formation of red blood cells and is found in eggs?

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

    Which vitamin is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and is found in long grain white rice, unenriched?

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

    Which vitamin is important for the maintenance of healthy skin and is found in spinach?

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

    Which vitamin is important for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and is found in milk?

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

    Which vitamin is important for the metabolism of fats and is found in whole wheat bread?

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

    Which vitamin is important for the metabolism of carbohydrates and is found in an orange?

    <p>Vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway is dependent on Thiamine diphosphate (TDP)?

    <p>Transketolase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main metabolic function of Thiamine diphosphate (TDP)?

    <p>Catalyzing oxidative decarboxylation reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with the deficiency of Vitamin B1?

    <p>Beriberi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the non-coenzyme role of Vitamin B1 in nerve conduction?

    <p>Aiding in the transport of Na ions across nerve membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome is commonly associated with Vitamin B1 deficiency in alcoholics?

    <p>Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom of Dry Beriberi?

    <p>Stiffness and cramps in legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic pathway involves Thiamine diphosphate (TDP) as a coenzyme?

    <p>Krebs cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Thiamine diphosphate (TDP) in energy metabolism?

    <p>Facilitating oxidative decarboxylation reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is particularly affected by Wet Beriberi?

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vitamins and Metabolism

    • Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is water-soluble and involved in energy metabolism, found in fortified breakfast cereal.
    • Thiamin (Vitamin B1) is the highest in content per serving in pork, sunflower seeds, and legumes.
    • Vitamin B2 is important for the formation of red blood cells and is found in eggs.
    • Vitamin B1 is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and is found in long grain white rice, unenriched.
    • Vitamin B2 is important for the maintenance of healthy skin and is found in spinach.
    • Vitamin B2 is important for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and is found in milk.
    • Vitamin B1 is important for the metabolism of fats and is found in whole wheat bread.
    • Vitamin B1 is important for the metabolism of carbohydrates and is found in oranges.

    Thiamine diphosphate (TDP)

    • The enzyme transketolase in the pentose phosphate pathway is dependent on Thiamine diphosphate (TDP).
    • The main metabolic function of Thiamine diphosphate (TDP) is to act as a coenzyme in energy metabolism.
    • A deficiency of Vitamin B1 is associated with Beriberi.
    • The non-coenzyme role of Vitamin B1 is in nerve conduction.
    • Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is commonly associated with Vitamin B1 deficiency in alcoholics.
    • The main symptom of Dry Beriberi is peripheral neuropathy.
    • The pentose phosphate pathway involves Thiamine diphosphate (TDP) as a coenzyme.
    • Thiamine diphosphate (TDP) plays a role in energy metabolism as a coenzyme in the breakdown of carbohydrates.
    • The heart is particularly affected by Wet Beriberi.

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