Vitamins &minerals

Question 0

Vitamin C

Answer 0

Ascorbic acid, only species that can’t synthesize vitamin c but need it in their diets are humans and guinea pigs. Antioxidant.deficiency may cause scurvy

Question 1

Vitamin E

Answer 1

Tocopherol, functions as an antioxidant. Prevents muscle damage and plays an important role in the nervous system.deficiency may cause muscular dystrophy,infertility, and retained placenta

Question 2

Hematopoietic vitamins

Answer 2

Frolic acid and vitamin B12. Play important role in the formation of red blood cells.

Question 3

Coenzymes and cofactors

Answer 3

Involved in energy metabolism and protein metabolism. Includes thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid and biotin

Question 4

Minerals

Answer 4

Inorganic elements required in the diet to sustain life

Question 5

Macro minerals

Answer 5

Required in relatively high amounts. Electrolytes include sodium, potassium and chlorine. The other macro minerals include calcium phosphorous magnesium and sulfur

Question 6

Trace minerals

Answer 6

Iron, copper, iodine, cobalt, zinc, manganese molybdenum selenium and chromium