Vitamins Flashcards
B5 is an essential vitamin. What is it used for?
Synthesis of CoA
What are the common nutritional/ behavioural causes of rickets and osteomalacia?
Inadequate intake of Vitamin D, calcium or phosphate, possible in combination.
Infants with low to no sun exposure may develop rickets due to vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin E has what properties and has an important role in which process?
It is a lipid soluble antioxidant (free radiacal scavenger) - it donates a H+ atom and electron to free radicals in a non-enzymatic reaction. Therefore it is important for protection against lipid peroxidation.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) has what role in protection against reactive oxygen species?
It is a water-soluble antioxidant (free radical scavenger) - it donates a H+ atom and an electron to free radiacals in a non-enzymatic reaction. It has an important role in regenerating the reduced form of Vitamin E (a lipid soluble antioxidant with an important role in protection against lipid peroxidation).
Which vitamin is an essential Cofactor for aminotransferases?
Vitamin B6
