Vitamins - Squier

Question 1

Biotin

Answer 1

Coenzyme for carboxylation rxns

Question 2

Pantothenic Acid

Answer 2

Aka B5

Transfer of acyl groups as component of CoA and FA Synthase

Question 3

Vitamin C

Answer 3

Coenzyme in hydroxylation reactions critical in collagen biosynthesis

Question 4

Vitamin B12

Answer 4

Enzyme cofactor for breakdown of odd-numbered FAs and methionine synthesis

Question 5

Folic Acid

Answer 5

Aka B9

Transfers 1 C fragments in synthesis of AAs

Question 6

Water Soluble Vitamins

Answer 6

Not stored
Regular dietary intake necessary
Non-toxic even in large quantities

Question 7

Vitamin B2

Answer 7

Cofactors for oxidase and DH enzymes

Question 8

Vitamin B3

Answer 8

Cofactor for oxidase and DH enzymes (active forms are NAD+ and NADP+)

Question 9

Vitamin B1

Answer 9

Cofactor for enzymes such as PDH, a-ketoglutarate DH, and transketolase

Question 10

Vitamin B6

Answer 10

Enzyme cofactor required for glycogen phosphorylase, heme synthesis, AA metabolism and conversion of tryptophan to niacin

Question 11

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Answer 11

Vitamins E, K, A and D

Question 12

Vitamin A

Answer 12

Important for:

Vision, epithelial cell differentiation, reproduction and fertility, and growth of bones and teeth

Question 13

Vitamin D

Answer 13

Functions to maintain calcium and phosphate levels

Question 14

Vitamin K

Answer 14

Functions in coagulation

Question 15

Vitamin E

Answer 15

Functions as antioxidant and protective against heart disease

Question 16

Iodine

Answer 16

Function: synthesis of thyroid hormones
Deficiency: goiter (enlarged thyroid)

Question 17

Zinc

Answer 17

Function: structural or catalytic role
Deficiency: acrodermatitis enteropathica

Question 18

Copper

Answer 18

Function: cofactors in enzymes that involve oxidation/reduction
Deficiency: Menke’s kinky hair syndrome

Question 19

Iron

Answer 19

Function: oxygen transport
Deficiency: anema