Vitamin B6 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the common name of vitamin B6?

A

Pyridoxine

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2
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What is the function of vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine?

A

Co-enzyme for transaminases, deaminases, decarboxylases and required by glycogen phosphorylase

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3
Q

Vitamin B6 is the precursor of

A

Pyridoxal phosphate

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4
Q

Deficiency of pyridoxine will cause

A

dermatitis and macrocytic anemia

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