Vitamins

Question 1

A (retinol)

Answer 1

a visual pigment that changes conformation in response to light

Question 2

D

Answer 2

stimulates Ca(2+) absorption from the gut; helps control Ca(2+) deposition

Question 3

E

Answer 3

Prevents oxidation of unsaturated fats

Question 4

K

Answer 4

Necessary for formation of blood coagulation factors

Question 5

B1 (thiamine)

Answer 5

needed for enzymatic decarboxylations

Question 6

B2 (riboflavin)

Answer 6

made ito FAD, an electron transporter

Question 7

B3 (niacin)

Answer 7

Made into NAD+, an electron transporter

Question 8

B6 (pyridoxine)

Answer 8

a coenzyme involved in protein and amino acid metabolism

Question 9

B12 (cobalamin)

Answer 9

a coenzyme involved in the reduction of nucleotides to deoxynucleotides

Question 10

C (absorbic acid)

Answer 10

Necessary for collagen formation; deficiency results in scurvy

Question 11

Biotin

Answer 11

Prosthetic group essential for transport of CO2 groups

Question 12

Fiolate

Answer 12

enzyme cofactor used in the transport of methylene groups; synthesis of purines and thymine; required for normal fetal nervous system development

Question 13

Fat soluble vitamins

Answer 13

ADEK

Question 14

Water Soluble

Answer 14

All Bs, C, Biotin, Folate