Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin Flashcards
1
Q
Component of coenzymes of vit B12
A
◦Flavin mononucleotide (FMN)
◦Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) -> FADH2
2
Q
B12 is also called
A
Riboflavin
3
Q
Converts Tryptophan to ____
A
Niacin
4
Q
Vit B12 is Sensitive to ______
A
UV radiation (sunlight)
light
irradiation
alkali
5
Q
Riboflavin deficiency
A
Ariboflavinosis
6
Q
signs of Ariboflavinosis
A
- corneal vascularization
- Dermatitis
- glossitis
- cheilosis, angular stomatitis
- anemia, erythroid hypoplasia
7
Q
Riboflavin denotes its ribose content a ____ sugar
A
ribose
8
Q
flavin refers to ____
A
Yellow pigment
9
Q
Foods rich in riboflavin
A
milk, eggs, liver, green leafy vegetable
10
Q
some riboflavin antagonist
A
atabrin
iso-riboflavin
galactoflavin
11
Q
functions of riboflavin
A
- essential in CHO, CHON, Fat metabolism
- conversion tryptophan to niacin
- helps maintain healthy skin, tongue and mouth
- normal vision
- proper growth and development
