Lecture 17 Pantothenic Acid (B-Complex) - MC

Question 1

*What does the term “pantothenic” in Pantothenic Acid derive from?
A) A scientific term meaning “vital for life”
B) The Latin word for “healing”
C) The Greek word meaning “everywhere”
D) An old English term for “vitamin”

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Why is a deficiency of Pantothenic Acid unlikely to occur?
A) It is synthesized by the human body.
B) It is added to all processed foods.
C) It is found widely distributed in plant and animal foods.
D) It is recycled efficiently by the kidneys.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Pantothenic Acid is metabolically active in which of the following forms?
A) As a free acid in the bloodstream
B) Bound with coenzyme A (CoA) in cells
C) As an independent enzyme in the liver
D) Attached to nucleic acids

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What is the primary function of Coenzyme A (CoA), which includes Pantothenic Acid?
A) Assists in the synthesis of nucleic acids
B) Plays a role in fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism
C) Facilitates the transport of oxygen in blood
D) Acts as an antioxidant

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Which component of the fatty acid synthase complex, associated with Pantothenic Acid, is essential for fatty acid synthesis?
A) Acyl carrier protein (ACP)
B) Glycolysis enzyme
C) Lipase
D) Ketone body

Answer 5

A