B vitamins and description

Question 1

coenzyme in catabolism of sugars and amino acids

Answer 1

Thiamine

Question 2

precursor of cofactors FAD and FMN

fxns primarily in redox reactions

Answer 2

Riboflavin

Question 3

precursor of NAD and NADP

fxns primarily in redox reactions

Answer 3

Niacin

Question 4

one of precursors of coenzyme A

Answer 4

pantothenic acid

Question 5

coenzyme in many enzymatic reactions in metabolism

active primarily in transfer of Amine (NH2) groups

Answer 5

Pyridoxine

Question 6

Coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes

Active in addition of CO2 to substrates

Answer 6

Biotin

Question 7

Precursor needed to synthesize repair and methylate DNA

Answer 7

Folate

Question 8

Important in ensuring rapid mitosis and cell growth during infancy and pregnancy

Answer 8

Folate

Question 9

Active in methyl transfer reactions and needed for RBC maturation

Answer 9

Folate

Question 10

Coenzyme needed in the metabolism of every cell of the body (e.g. DNA synthesis and regulation, FA and AA metabolism)

Answer 10

various cobalamins (cyanocobalamin and methylacobalamin in supplements)