Ch. 53- Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

Coenzyme

Answer 1

a nonprotein substance that combines with a protein molecule to form an active enzyme

Question 2

Enzymes

Answer 2

specialized proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions

Question 3

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Answer 3

A, D, E, and K

Question 4

Water Soluble Vitamins

Answer 4

B1 (thiamine), B2 (ribroflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 pyridoxine, B12 (cyancobalamin), C (asorbic acid)

Question 5

Minerals

Answer 5

calcium, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc

Question 6

pellagra

Answer 6

a disease resulting from a deficiency of niacin or a metabolic defect that interferes with the conversion of tryptophan to niacin

Question 7

rhodopsin

Answer 7

the purple pigment in the rods of the retina, formed by a protein, opsin, and a derivative of retinol (Vit. A)

Question 8

rickets

Answer 8

a condition caused by a deficiency of vit. D

Question 9

scurvy

Answer 9

a disease resulting from deficiency of vit. C (ascorbic acid)

Question 10

tocopherols

Answer 10

biologically active chemicals that make up vit. E compounds

Question 11

vitamins

Answer 11

organic compounds essential in SMALL quantities for normal physiological and metabolic functioning of the body

Question 12

Berberi

Answer 12

a disease of peripheral nerves caused by a dietary deficiency of thiamine (Vit. B1). S/S: fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, edema, HF, and disturbed nerve function