OTC 2 (Nutrition)

Question 1

Vitamin B1

Answer 1

Thiamin(e)
Vital role in oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvic acid and formation of Acetyl CoA
necessary for myocardial function, nerve cell function, and carbohydrate metabolism

Question 2

Vitamin A

Answer 2

Beta Carotene
normal growth and reproduction
normal skeletal and tooth development
proper functioning of most organs (including eye)

Question 3

Vitamin B9

Answer 3

Folic Acid
Essential for cell division, DNA production, and brain and spinal cord development

Question 4

Vitamin B12

Answer 4

Cyanocobalamin
especially bone marrow, CNS, and GI
fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism

Question 5

Vitamin C

Answer 5

Ascorbic Acid
hydroxyproline
absorption of iron

Question 6

Vitamin D

Answer 6

Calciferol
hormone/vitamin
bone/mineral homeostasis

Question 7

Vitamin E

Answer 7

Tocopherol
antioxidant

Question 8

Vitamin H

Answer 8

Biotin
metabolic functions
biotin-dependent enzymes

Question 9

Niacin

Answer 9

Nicotinic Acid
electron transfer agents

Question 10

Calcium

Answer 10

enzymes
acetylcholine
cell membrane
B12
muscles
catalyst (clotting factors)
cell functional integrity

Question 11

Iron

Answer 11

O2 and electron transport

Question 12

CoQ10

Answer 12

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