Lecture #16 - Vitamin B6 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the vitamers/isoforms of Vitamin B6?
A
Pyridoxamine, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxine/pyridoxol and their 5’-phosphate derivatives.
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2
Q
Why is Vitamin B6 referred to as the “protein vitamin”?
A
It is essential for the metabolism of amino acids; without it, non-essential amino acids become essential.
3
Q
What are the primary functions of Vitamin B6?
A
Acts as a coenzyme in carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism and assists in the synthesis of red blood cells.
