Water Soluble Vitamins

Question 1

Is a generic term used to refer to all compounds with biologic activity of ascorbic acid.

Answer 1

Vitamin C

Question 2

Is synthesized from plant/fruit glucose as plants ripened.

Answer 2

Vitamin C

Question 3

Absorbed in the Jejunum by sodium-dependent active transport system; simple diffusion at a lower rate.

Answer 3

Vitamin C

Question 4

An important antioxidant protecting the body fron damaging oxidizing agents.

Answer 4

Vitamins C

Question 5

Forms Collagen, the fibrous structural protein in connective tissue.

Answer 5

Vitamin C

Question 6

A compound that participates in the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria.

Answer 6

Carnitine

Question 7

Immune function effector

Answer 7

Vitamin C

Question 8

Symptoms include swelling, infection, bleeding gums, and muscle pains.

Answer 8

Scurvy

Question 9

Thiamine

Answer 9

Vitamin B1

Question 10

Also known as antineuretic factor and anti-beriberi factor.

Answer 10

Vitamin B1

Question 11

It is easily desteoyed by heat ot oxidation, especially in the presence of an alkali.

Answer 11

Vitamin B1

Question 12

Stable in an acidic medium

Answer 12

Vitamin B1

Question 13

Synthesize NADPH and Pentoses

Answer 13

Thiamine

Question 14

Role in membrane and nerve conduction

Answer 14

Thiamine

Question 15

Participates in two types of reactions: oxidative decarboxylation and transketolation

Answer 15

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Question 16

Riboflavin or _____

Answer 16

Vitamin B2

Question 17

Also known as Lactoflavin, hepatoflavin, ovoflavin, yellow enzymes and vitamin g.

Answer 17

Vitamin B2

Question 18

It is not destroyed by acid, heat, and oxidation.

Answer 18

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Question 19

Unstable in the presence of alkali and light.

Answer 19

Vitamins B2 (Riboflavin)

Question 20

Involvement in electron transport result in the conversion of electronic energy in the form of ATP.

Answer 20

Riboflavin

Question 21

Other names include nicotinamide acid, niacinamided, and pellagra-preventive factor.

Answer 21

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Question 22

Known as Niacin

Answer 22

Vitamin B3

Question 23

Releases energy from carbohydrate, lipid, and protein.

Answer 23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Question 24

Acts as an electron acceptor in catabloic reactions involving the breakdown of carbs, fatty acids ketones

Answer 24

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Question 25

Known as pantothenic acid

Answer 25

Vitamin B5

Question 26

Known as pyridoxine

Answer 26

Vitamin B6

Question 27

Destroyed in alkaline solutions by oxidation and ultraviolet light.

Answer 27

VITAMIN B6 (Pyridoxine)

Question 28

Not destroyed by heat and acids.

Answer 28

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 29

May alleviate premenstrual syndrome

Answer 29

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Question 30

May be beneficial against carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 30

Vitamin B6 (pyrixodine)

Question 31

Known as Folic acid

Answer 31

Vitamin B9

Question 32

Easily oxidized by acid and is sensitive to light.

Answer 32

Vitamin B9 or Folic acid

Question 33

Protect the heart from the damage of homocysteine which promoted blood clot.

Answer 33

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)

Question 34

May play a role against cancer of the breast and pancreas

Answer 34

Vitamin B9

Question 35

Known as Cobalamin

Answer 35

Vitamin B12

Question 36

Important in DNA synthesis and is needed for cell growth and division

Answer 36

Vitamin B12

Question 37

Needed in the synthesis of Myelin.

Answer 37

Vitamin B12

Question 38

Helps folate coenzyme to participate in DNA synthesis by converting folate to its active form.

Answer 38

Vitamin B12

Question 39

Is characterized by dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis, and death. Early signs include muscular weakness, anorexia, indigestion, and eruptions.

Answer 39

Pellagra

Question 40

Is characterized by photophobia, dimness of vision

Answer 40

Ariboflavinosis

Question 41

A common form of thiamin deficiency associated with alcohol abuse.

Answer 41

Wernickle-korsakoff Syndrome

Question 42

Characterized by anorexia, easy fatigability, numbness of the legs

Answer 42

Beriberi