Science

Question 1

Types of water soluble vitamins

Answer 1

Non-B complex and B-complex vitamins

Question 2

Which is non B-complex vitamin?

Answer 2

Ascorbic acid i.e. vitamin C

Question 3

Name B-complex vitamins

Answer 3

B1- Thiamine
b2- Riboflavin
B3- Niacin
B5- pantothenic acid
B6- Pyridoxine
B7- Biotin
B9- Folic acid
B12- Cyanocobalamine

Question 4

Name Fat soluble vitamins

Answer 4

A-Retinol
D- Calcitrol
E- Tocopherol
K- Phylloquinone

Question 5

Site of complete digestion and absorption of food?

Answer 5

Small Intestine

Question 6

E.coli in large intestine synthesises which vitamins?

Answer 6

Vitamin B1 B2 B12 K

Question 7

Source of Pro-Vitamin A?

Answer 7

B-carotene which after consumption gets converted in the liver of our body

Question 8

Sources of Vitamin A?

Answer 8

Dark green and Yellow fruits and vegetables like papaya, mangoes, carrots.

Animal food sources are direct sources of Vitamin A include egg yolk, milk, meat, liver and cod liver oil

Question 9

Functions of Vitamin A

Answer 9

1. Proper functioning of immune system to fight infections and anti-infection vitamins
2. synthesis of visual pigment Rhodopsin present in rod cells which are involved in dim light or night vision
3. Proper and healthy functioning of eye and skin

Question 10

Deficiency of Vitamin A leads to?

Answer 10

1. Nyctalopia i.e. Night blindness
2. Xerophthalmia i.e. Dryness of eye ball
3. Increases dark adaptation time

Question 11

Types of Vitamins

Answer 11

Water soluble and Fat Soluble