5 Questions
Which vitamin is important in carbohydrates metabolism that yields energy needed by the body?
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Which vitamin is primarily associated with red blood cell synthesis?
Folate
Which vitamin is the 1st water-soluble B-vitamin family to be discovered?
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Which vitamin is important in homocysteine metabolism?
Folate
Which vitamin has a small body reserve (~30mg) and requires a steady dietary supply to avoid deficiency?
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Study Notes
Vitamin Functions and Characteristics
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is essential for carbohydrates metabolism, yielding energy needed by the body.
- Vitamin B12 is primarily associated with red blood cell synthesis.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is the 1st water-soluble B-vitamin family to be discovered.
- Vitamin B12 and Folate are important in homocysteine metabolism.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) has a small body reserve (~30mg) and requires a steady dietary supply to avoid deficiency.
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